Kenneth E. Smith, 88, died on Sunday, October 10^th, surrounded by his family in the home he built nearly 60 years ago. Beloved husband of the late Olga Sarar Smith; father of Dale (Jean), Lynn, Kim, and Mark (Cheri); brother of Wesley (Sue), Donald and Janet (both deceased); grandfather of Margo, Gwen, Silva, Kirk, Moira, Laynie, Collin, and Ava; great-grandfather of Grady and Paige; beloved uncle and friend.

Kind, curious, and creative, he was known to all for his integrity, dry humor, and devotion to his family, church, and community. His life was one of mentorship and service to others. He taught Civil Engineering at Florissant Valley Community College for over 35 years, where in 1984 he received the Underwood Award for “excellence in instruction and a genuine, humanistic concern for students, faculty, staff, and all of education”. He was a founding and active member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. His leadership of The Old Jamestown Association led to the Karst Protection District for a portion of North County, which was the first time that a significant geological area was identified and singled out for land use and development policy consideration.  He enjoyed hard work (leading to his motto “darkness is for putting the tools away”), the outdoors, and canoeing the Current River with family and friends. He will be missed beyond measure.

We invite you to celebrate his life on Saturday, October 23^rd, at St. Andrew U.M.C, (masks required). Reception will begin at 10:00 am, followed by a memorial service at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ken and Olga Smith Scholarship Fund, c/o St. Andrew U.M.C., 3975 North US Highway 67, Florissant, MO, 63034 or to The Old Jamestown Association, PO Box 2223, Florissant, MO 63032.

Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.hutchensfuneralhomes.com.