Obituary and Funeral Notice

Kenneth C. Smith

Dec 22, 1938 - Jan 10, 2010

 

Kenneth Charles Smith, age 71, a 12 year resident of Sierra Vista, AZ, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 at home. He was born December 22 1938 in Kansas City, MO to Frederick and Margaret Smith.

 

Ken and his wife have been car enthusiasts for many years having restored at least 18 cars. Most were Mopars including the most recent a '69 Roadrunner, '58 Chrysler 300-D, '61 Chrysler 300-G convertible. They built their beautiful home and moved from Oregon in 1998.

 

Ken was past president for many years of the Chrysler 300 Club. He and Cecelia hosted car shows and meets in Phoenix for many years. He was also an active member of the Chrysler 300 Club International and established the northwest chapter of the WPC (Walter P. Chrysler Club).

 

His smiing face and love of automobiles will be missed in our community and across the globe.

 

iHis 'other hobby' and career was restoring lighthouses and the roofing business. He learned his trade from his father and grandfather. All of Ken and Cecelia's sons also worked form them at some point. His 30 years of work and restoration were in OR, WA, Canada and HI.

 

Ken is survived by his wife of 49 years Cecelia of Sierra Vista, sons Matthew Smith of Sierra Vista, Paul Smth (Susie) of Oregon City, OR, Andrew Smith (Sarah) of Damascus, OR, foster daughter Theresa McWilliams of FL, grandchildren Noah, Anthony, Kaylah, Anthony, Angelique, Christopher, Brittany, Hannah, Victoria, Mason and Isaak.

 

Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, January 18, 2010 at Hatfield Funeral Home, 830 S. Hwy 92. Pastors Ed Rademore and Roger Bays will officiate. Ken's wishes for the memorial service are casual dress and classic cars.

 

God bless you as you join many others in that big garage up in the sky.

 

Arrangements by Hatfield Funeral Home

 

Smith home address:

2367 E. Yaqui St

Sierra Vista, AZ 85650-8923