Kenneth Ray Smith's obituary , Passed away on November 6, 2026 in Carbondale, Illinois

Kenneth Ray Smith

November 5, 1939 - November 6, 2026 (87 years old)

Carbondale, Illinois

Kenneth Ray Smith's obituary , Passed away on November 6, 2026 in Carbondale, Illinois

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Kenneth Ray Smith

November 5, 1939 - November 6, 2026 (87 years old)

Carbondale, Illinois

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Kenneth Ray Smith Obituary

Kenneth Ray Smith in Carbondale, Illinois, born on November 5, 1939, passed away on November 6, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Virgil Smith and Edna Smith (Eichorn); his daughters, Annette Jaynes (David) of Murphysboro, Illinois and Kim Doellman (Mark) of Murphysboro, Illinois; his grandchildren, Ryan Doellman (Sabrina) of Murphysboro, Paige Jaynes of Peoria and Allison Jaynes of Springfield, Illinois; his sister Barb Otten of Quincy; his close friend Rosie Reichert (Kenny); and his siblings, Virginia Wagy and Wayne Smith.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home (1535 State St, Quincy, IL 62301). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, St. Jude's, or the American Heart Association. Memorial donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com were entrusted to Southern Cremation & Burial Services, Murphysboro, Illinois and Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, Quincy, Illinois.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hansen-Spear Funeral Home



Tue

Nov 17

Visitation

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
1535 State St, Quincy, IL 62301

Tue

Nov 17

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
1535 State St, Quincy, IL 62301

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