Kenneth E. Smallridge

Date of Death: March 3, 2014

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Kenneth Edward Smallridge, 91, of Winchester, VA died Monday, March 3, 2014.

He was born at French Creek, West Virginia, the son of Otis and Della Smallridge. After graduation from Buckhannon High School, he attended West Virginia University until he was called to serve in the Navy during WWII. After the war, he graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan University. When he retired from the Frederick County School System, he was a building contractor in the area. Kenneth was a scholar of the Native American culture. He and his wife traveled the American west and were champions of the first Americans.

Surviving is his wife of 67 years Vivian Hart Smallridge and daughters, Brenda Koonce (husband, Swagler Koonce II) of Winchester and Sharon Stickley (husband, Dr. Robert Stickley) of Christiansburg, Virginia. He had seven grandchildren: Shelly Day, Kara Koonce (husband, Travis Hicks), Swagler Koonce III, and LeeAnn Porter (husband, Andrew Porter), Anna Harrison (husband, Matthew Harrison), Robert Stickley and Samuel Stickley; five great grandchildren: Emma Harrison, Zane and Zoey Day, and Vivian and Nathan Porter. Additionally, Kenneth had many nephews, nieces, and former students that respected and admired him.

A soft spoken man, he worked diligently his whole life and encouraged his family to do likewise and to follow their dreams.

The family thanks the caretakers at Evergreen Rehabilitation Center and the many kind neighbors.

A private family memorial is planned.

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Kenneth Edward Smallridge, 91, of Winchester, VA died Monday, March 3, 2014. He was born at French Creek, West Virginia, the son of Otis and Della Smallridge. After graduation from Buckhannon High School, he attended West Virginia University until he was called to serve in the Navy during WWII. After the war, he graduatedContinue Reading

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Uncle Kenny's greatest legacy was his teaching skills and diligent work ethics along with being a great husband, father, and grandfather. Let us always remember his strength and courage fighting for us in WWII. I wish I was with you all today and share this great tribute to a man who loved his country and family immensely. I look forward for all of us celebrating his memorial at a later date. I will keep you in my prayers and want you to know that I Love You All very much and will call you soon...God Bless Vivian Smallridge Family and all those who took great care of Uncle Kenny. May each one of you find peace....

Sweet Sharon, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. We so love our fathers. ..and we never know how important their role is in our lives. And when we reach adulthood we can see and feel the mark they have made on our hearts and souls. You were blessed to have him so long. May you feel the peace that passes understanding. May you feel the comfort of your family, and the love of your friends. Sending you love and grace, Janie Crum Peterson

Dear Sharon, Your father looks and, from this obituary, sounds like a gentle soul. I hope your memories of him bring feelings of love, peacefulness and some laughter also. Respects to your mother and other family members also. Take good care. Liz Moore

SHARON, KRISTINE AND I WANT TO EXPRESS OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND THE FAMILY. KEN WAS A GREAT MAN AND WE TRULY ENJOYED OUR SHORT TIME THAT WE GOT TO MEET AND WORK WITH HIM. YOU, AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS YOU.

I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing, Brenda. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Swag and all of your family. God bless!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.