Kenneth Claxton Smith

Kenneth Claxton Smith
Kenneth Claxton Smith

Kenneth Claxton Smith 55, of Whiteville passed on Monday, August 15, 2022 in Columbus Regional Healthcare.

 Kenneth Claxton Smith 55, of Whiteville passed on Monday, August 15, 2022 in Columbus Regional Healthcare.  He was born October 15, 1966 in Bladen County the son of Jayne Gunnell Bennett Smith of Whiteville and the late David Merwin Smith, Jr.

Kenneth formerly owned and operated Coastal Fabrications in Whiteville.

He is survived by his mother; Jayne Smith; two brothers, David Merwin Smith III (Susan) of Whiteville, Chris Lynn Smith (Mandy) of Whiteville; a sister, Marjorie Drake Smith Simmons of Whiteville; nieces and nephews, Taylor Smith, Matthew Smith, Olivia Smith, Blake Smith, Claire Smith and Maggie Simmons.

His funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, August 18, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Joe Washburn officiating. Burial will be in Whiteville Memorial Cemetery.

 His family will receive friends 1:00 – 2:00 pm Thursday prior to his service at the church.

The family would like to thank all healthcare workers that were involved in Kenneth’s care over the past seventeen years.  Your love and dedication did not go unnoticed.

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