Kent Smith

The obituary states that he graduated in 1965, but our class records have him listed in the Class of ’64. The photo I have for him is from the 1964 yearbook. Regardless of his year of graduation most of us remember him. He was a regular at Hardies in Speedway and I talked to him a few times. He always carried small wooden crosses that he would offer people. Kent had a different personality, and some students would make unkind remarks about him. I got to know him more after graduation than I did in school. As the obituary states, he was a genuine and kind person.      Rich

Lloyd “Kent" Smith, of Speedway passed away January 28th, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 5th, 1945 to parents Lloyd and Dorothy (Berg) Smith. Kent graduated from Speedway High School in 1965.

During his high school years Kent met his bride to be, Cheryl Miller, and they were happily married for 43 years and were long time residents of Speedway. Kent worked for Amtrak, Coca Cola, and Speedway Public Schools before retiring in 2014.

Kent was a serious collection hobbyist and was very proud of his coin and stamp collections. Kent loved to travel with his wife, Cheryl, and they were blessed to be able to visit the Holy Land twice. Kent’s sense of humor and friendliness toward folks he would meet was often on full display as he enjoyed engaging them in conversation and laughter. Kent never met a stranger. He was a fixture in his beloved Speedway neighborhood and was always willing to lend a helpful hand to his neighbors. Kent was a very active and devout member of Chapel Rock Christian Church where he served as a deacon. He loved to talk about his faith and was ever watchful for the opportunities God gave him to witness that faith to others.

Kent profoundly missed his departed wife over the past year but now he and Cheryl are united once again in Eternity. May he rest in peace. Kent is survived by his sister Sondra Rock and nephews.

Kent is preceded in death by his wife Cheryl (Miller) Smith and his parents, Lloyd and Dorothy (Berg) Smith.

A graveside ceremony will be held at Flanner Buchanan Washington Park North on February 8th, 2022 at 11AM in the Great Hall Chapel. He will be laid to rest at Washington Park North Cemetery.