Kenneth Milton Smith

Kenneth Milton Smith age 79, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022. He was born March 6, 1943, to the late JT and Eastine Smith of Acworth Georgia. “Kenny” attended North Cobb High School from 1957-61 and was instrumental in leading the football team to a state championship. After attending Southern Polytechnical Institute he took a job with Bressler Brothers. He went on to pursue his career in apparel manufacturing at Walton Clothes in Loganville Georgia’ Superior Pants in Athens Georgia, and Hardwick Clothes in Cleveland Tennessee. Ken was an avid golfer and a Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Cleveland. He was also active with the local chapter of the Gideons.

Ken is survived by his wife of 42 years Angela (Abbott), daughters Lisa Brooks (Randy), Jennifer Smith (Traci); sons, Tommy Hourigan (Debra), and Scott Hourigan (Ingrid); grandchildren Kayla Chatfield (Matt), Kelin Brooks (Katie), Matthew Hourigan (Rachel), Marc Hourigan (Kim), Jesse and Savannah Hourigan; six great- grandchildren Haley, Audrey, Jack, Reagan, Cameron and Ava.

His visitation will be held at the First Baptist Church Cleveland from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 11, 2022, with service following. He will be buried at a later date along side his parents in Acworth Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American diabetes Association for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.