Kenneth Rogers Smith Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kenneth Rogers Smith of Marshall, Illinois, who passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kenneth Rogers Smith to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Warren Curtis and Cecile May Smith (Sanders); and his siblings, Harold, Gerald, George and Lura Wilson.
He is survived by: his wife Aleta Kay Smith; his children, Curtis Neal Smith (Lynn) of Marshall, Illinois and Chaundra Kay Smith of Decatur, Illinois; his adoptive daughter Janet Peacock of Decatur, Illinois.; his grandchildren, Vanessa Kay Smith (Jordan Matzke) of Marshall and Nathan Curtis Smith (Kahlan) of Lakeview, Minnesota; his great grandchildren, Aubree Matzke and Roman Andrew Matzke; and his brother Wiley Smith (Ann) of St. Louis, Missouri. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a Memorial contribution to the Baptist Children's Home in Carmi, IL or the American Cancer Society.
