It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kent E. Smith of Athens, Ohio, born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, who passed away on November 21, 2023, at the age of 35, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kent E. Smith to show support.

He was predeceased by : his grandparents, James Allen Haynes, Sr., Edward and Evelyn Smith. He is survived by : his parents, Charles Edward "Eddie" Smith (Lazenda) of Letart and Rhonda Kay Haynes Lee (Kelly) of Cottageville; his wife Allana Cottrill of Athens; his children, Leia, Emmett, Beau, Ben and Eric; his brothers, Andy Smith of Mount Alto, Lewis Akers (Jen) of Morgantown, Gattlin Akers (Silvia) of Morgantown and Frankie Lee (Grace) of Ripley; his grandmother Dotty Hayes (Frank) of Cottageville; his uncle Allen Haynes of Mount Alto; and his aunts, Charlotte Denney (PeeWee) of Letart and Lana Smith of Mount Alto.

Kent's favorite charity was the local food pantry started by his mother during the pandemic.

In lieu of flowers, cash or food donations will be gratefully accepted by the pantry to Rhonda Lee, 11 Pine St., Cottageville, West Virginia 25239, or via Venmo/PayPal/Cash App at [email protected].

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Waybright Funeral Home