Kenneth L. Smith, Jr.

Kenneth Lyle Smith “Smitty” Jr., age 45, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 29, 2019 from Diabetes complications. Ken was a loving son, brother, and nephew that was blessed with a sense of humor. He was known for many pranks and always loved to have fun. Ken was a faithful and valued employee for Spartan-Nash for 25 years in the printing department. He had a love for racing. Many Saturday nights were spent at Berlin Raceway racing cars, and more recently he was racing RC cars and snowmobiles. Ken was also an avid sports fan, always cheering on his Michigan Wolverines.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Robyn Smith, and his grandparents. He will be lovingly remembered by his father and stepmother, Ken and Yvonne Smith, sister, Jolee Ann Smith; loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association.