Dr. Kenneth H. Smith, Sr.

Date of Death: November 27, 2020

visitation

Lighthouse Baptist Church

2581 Northwestern Pike

Winchester, VA 22603

Tuesday 12/1, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

service

Lighthouse Baptist Church

2581 Northwestern Pike

Winchester, VA 22603

Tuesday 12/1, 3:00 pm

cemetery

Rosedale Memorial Park

2581 Northwestern Pike

Winchester, Virginia 22603

Tuesday 12/1

Dr. Kenneth Hank Smith, Sr., age 82, peacefully drew his last earthly breath and went to be with the Lord, November 27, 2020.

Born May 5, 1938; he was the son of the late Clara P. Smith and Cecil W. Smith of Kessel, WV. He was preceded in death by infant son, Marty; brother, Marshall; and sisters, Eloise, Dora and Dorothy.

Dr. Smith is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bonnie Lou Sherman Smith. She was always his “pretty girl”; daughter, Christy Smith-Montagna and husband, Cameron; son, Kenneth H. Smith, II and wife Christy; grandchildren, Mindy and husband Philip, Jeff and wife Amber, Trey and wife Jessica, Tiffany and partner Ronnie; and great grandchildren, Jeffrey, Chaylinn, Abigail, Johnathan, Solomon, Clara, Cayden, Tilley, Cove, Kenley, and Brenlynn; brothers, Eb and wife Diana, Heiskell and wife Betty, Jim and wife Nancy; sisters, Orpha, Juanita and husband Bob, and Carmelita; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He served in the United States Army from 1956-1958. He was a graduate of Liberty University and Bob Jones University. He was the Founder of Rosedale Baptist Church and Open Door Baptist Church. He overcame and accomplished more in his lifetime than these pages could hold; but his most important task was leading souls to Jesus. He was NEVER ashamed of the gospel and lived his life as a constant carrier of the good news. He would want all who are lost to be saved and spend eternity in heaven.

Well done thou good and faithful servant.

Family and friends will be received from 1:30 – 3:00 PM on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2581 Northwestern Pike, Winchester, Virginia.

A funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM at the church, with his son, K.H. Smith officiating. Dr. Smith will be laid to rest at Rosedale Memorial Park, located on the grounds of Lighthouse Baptist Church.

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Dr. Kenneth Hank Smith, Sr., age 82, peacefully drew his last earthly breath and went to be with the Lord, November 27, 2020. Born May 5, 1938; he was the son of the late Clara P. Smith and Cecil W. Smith of Kessel, WV. He was preceded in death by infant son, Marty; brother,Continue Reading

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you will be missed, you was a very good Pastor

Condolences to Bonnie Lou, Christy and K.H. and the rest of the Smith family. Words cannot describe the gratitude I have for Preacher and his ministry while at Rosedale. Well done thou good and faithful servant.

I was saddened to read in the Winchester Star of the passing of Reverend Smith. He was a good friend for all these many years and I admired his leadership, kindness, and generosity. Please know my wife Emily and I have you in our thoughts and prayers.He was truly a man of the Lord and I know that he is at peace with our Savior.Please stay safe.Your friends always,Russ & Emily Potts

I am sorry to hear that. Ken Smith passed away . He is in Heaven with Jesus The Man I called Preacher all my life since I was little I Apprreciated Everything He did for my Grandma & myself when I was growing up. I really mean what I said is true he was a special man .preacher I love for thatL Lisa Coontz Parlett

My deepest condolences to the family for your loss. He was the best of the best, and is now in the presence of Jesus he so loved and preached. Well done, thou good and faithful servant. I won’t say goodbye, but SEE YOU LATER. Much love and respect, Sherri Watson

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Love and prayers for your family.

Rest in peace pap i love u

You have been in my life for 47 years. You saved me and baptized me. You will as be my preacher and never will have the same Sunday service as we had. Rest and until we see each other again. Love you ..

My dearest second family I love you one and all.but I can say pap lived the life Our Hevenly father chose him to take the path to the right for it Lead to our Heavenly father and not the left for that path lead to hell and damenation.He walked in everyday life with his hevenly father up above for God choose him to be one of his teachers of his word.and showed him how to save people with out even trying they new what he stood for and that was what made him Gods choice to bring light to a dark and dreary place were people had satan's blind fold on.until they met Pastor Ken Smith he always had The Lord Jesus Christ halo around him you could see and feel the presence of God in him I am glad I can call him my Pastor no one can ever fill your shoes pastor Ken but God needed you to preach in his Hevenly home up above.And to teach his unborn children before they join there new parents on earth and he need a choir director for the Angel's in heaven.My heart is breaking into has I write theses heart breaking words my heart is breaking in to I could not keep my promise not to cry pastor Ken for you and my beloved Bonnie lou are part of me from the day we first met to the last time I talked with you will be in my heart for ever my dear friend. God holds his good and faithful servent in his loveing hands and he can now say well done my good and faithful servent.God Bless You and your precious family.In your holy name I ask this AmenAmen send a comforter to help my my Dear Friends in theses trying times amen

Pastor Ken Smith asked the question one night after a gospel concert, if you died tonight, do you know for sure that you would go to heaven? At the age of 15, I did not know the answer to that question, but on May 2, 1973, I got saved. i am forever grateful that he asked that question. He was always gracious and kind to my family. When my father would be in the hospital, he would often visit with him and pray for him. Praying for the Smith family.

To Pastor Ken Smith's Family,My Wife was Janet Shifflett and was one of the 'Bus Kids" way back. I lost Janet also on May 10, 2013 but God allowed me to spend 30 Great Years with her by my side! Pastor Smith came over to our Wedding in 1985 and helped with that! He was such a Blessing to Janet and me when we were getting started together! Thank You and may God help to Comfort you all in this time of Loss. I Know Janet was waiting at the Gate when Pastor Ken arrived, with many others, standing behind Jesus to greet him in Heaven!

The first Smith I knew was KH. He was the little guy on the school bus with me I loved and looked after and Christy would have sleepovers with my sister. Preacher asked me to come sing one Sunday when I was 13 and shortly after that he was my preacher too. On Sunday he would come down to my Jr church class and say " Heard those kids singing this morning" and grin so big. Preacher and Boo Lou loved the children with such heart. From 1975 to 1999 we worked together bringing thousands of them to Jesus. When he'd come down and talk 90% of the time we had taught the same message that morning-we thought that was God. He married me, baptized me and all 5 of my sons and prayed the salvation prayer with my Dad. I got to 2nd the motion on Buelahland named after Boo Lou's sweet mama-like mother, like daughter. My Dad and son Matthew were up on the walls when we set the roof while I kept the job site clean and played gopher. Those men were priceless. Building churches and keeping buses running so we could get all those kids to church to know Jesus. Great will be their reward in heaven. Thank you Preacher and Bonnie Lou and Christy and KH for giving up this world for souls each in your own way. I love you and ask God to wrap you in his love and mercy.

Ken was 1 of greatest preacher of all times to me. He was great example for everyone and treated everyone same. Always had to hug me and ask about my family by name each one and told me love me. So this time I’m telling you that I love you and when meet again I want my hug.Enjoy Heaven

Pastor Ken Smith was a servant of God that God used greatly to start Rosedale Baptist Church which eventually was named Lighthouse Baptist Church. Pastor Smith had a heart to see souls come to know Christ and spend eternity in heaven through the saving mercy of Jesus Christ. My family and I were greatly influenced by Pastor Smith’s ministry and a major part of our life has been spent at Rosedale / Lighthouse Baptist Church and Rosedale/ Lighthouse Baptist Academy. Thank you Pastor Ken Smith for allowing God to work through you and may God give us more Ken Smiths in this country. May God bless and comfort Bonnie Lou and the Smith family during this time.

My prayers for family an friends Rev Smith was our preacher when we went to Rosedale we will miss you from Jackson ,Wood family

My first memory of "Preacher" was when I was outside on the Rosedale car lot. I was picking up my kids from daycare (1977) and my car wouldn't start. Preacher noticed what was happening and simply held up his keys and said I could take his car home. That was so unusual and after a few time saying "Are you sure?" I finally took him up on the offer. The next morning, my car was ready to go. He had Mr. Mason fix it for me. This was the start of my Christian walk. Now, Preacher & Mr. Mason are rejoicing along with many others who are waiting for us! Love & prayers for a calm and steady transition for family and friends. I love you all very much! <3

I pray the anticipation of a heavenly reunion provides a peace that surpasses all understanding.

Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to all of you. God Bless and comfort each of you. Please find comfort in the knowledge the world was a better place because of Pastor Ken.

I am so very sorry Such a wonderful child of God

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this wonderful man. He will be terribly missed. I will be forever grateful for the love and kindness he showed to my family. Rest in peace Pastor Ken.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

In memory of Dr. Kenneth H. Smith, Sr., Clarence Ed Stokes lit a candle

Many memories of Pastor Ken and his family while attending Rosedale Baptist Church during my teenage years and early adult life. Rest In Peace 🙏🙏

You will truly Missed!!!!

We are sorry for your loss! Pap will be greatly missed! We love you all! Wish we could be there! I will miss making him smoked peach and blueberry cobbler! Barry and Theresa

I will always be most appreciative of how comforting Paster Smith was to both my sister and mother in their time of need. Rest In Peace

In memory of Dr. Kenneth H. Smith, Sr., Frankie Lambert lit a candle

A great man of GOD! I'm glad you were in my life since 1987. My prayers for Bonnie Lou,Kristy,K.H. and family. Jesus has a great man with him now.

Thank God for Rev. Smith He lead me to the Lord many years ago. A man of faith and love for our Savior . We will meet again. RIP Rev. Smith..

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Prayers for your family so sorry for your loss

Love and prayers for your family. Preacher and Bonnie Lou will always hold a special place in my heart. ❣

In memory of Dr. Kenneth H. Smith, Sr., Menesa Pratt lit a candle

Pap we love you and miss you! Rest In Peace

I'm so sorry for your loss. He is resting in peace with his Lord.

My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends. Preacher has touched so many lives over the years. I’m so thankful for the dedication and love. Because he followed Jesus and obeyed the calling I know I will see him and my daddy again someday.
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In loving memory of my forever Pastor! It never mattered how late we were running you always stopped the service as I ran up to you at the pulpit to get my Sunday hug! Always loved and remembered. My deepest condolences go out to your family.

It is with a heavy heart to say goodbye to a wonderful and Godly man. But knowing we will meet again with our father in Heaven. RIP Rev.Smith

Uncle Ken will always be in our hearts ♥️

In memory of Dr. Kenneth H. Smith, Sr., Ann Strawderman lit a candle

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

In memory of Dr. Kenneth H. Smith, Sr., Keli and Gina Holloman lit a candle

On the day I was born, Uncle Ken gave me a small pink bible with a note written inside. In part it said, “if you ever need a buddy to tell your troubles to, I’m willing to listen. When you’re old enough to trust Jesus as your savior, be sure and do so.” It was signed Uncle Ken, PS 119:18. (Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.) That bible has always been special to me. It was with me when Uncle Ken performed my wedding ceremony some thirty years after marrying my parents. I will continue to treasure that little pink bible along with his memory. Uncle Ken always had a hug and an uplifting word for us. He will be missed, but I am so glad to know that he is still watching over us from heaven.

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