Kerry William Smith

February 13, 1965 - August 17, 2020

Kerry William Smith, 55, of Athens, Alabama, passed away August 17, 2020 at Huntsville Hospital. Born in Franklin County, Alabama, he had lived in Athens for the past 12 years, having moved there from Helena, Alabama. Retired from the U.S. Army Reserves, he was a Major with 32 years of service. In addition, he retired as a Federal Civil Service Employee for the Department of Army and Defense after a 30-year career. He was of the Methodist faith. Private family graveside services for Mr. Smith will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Officiating will be Andrew Smith and Sammy Swinney. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Susan Grissom Smith; mother Reba Seay Smith; sons: Andrew Kerry Smith and wife Dena, and Matthew Grissom Smith; brothers: Michael and Eric Smith; grandson Logan Smith, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Preceding him in death were his father James William Smith; grandparents: JB Seay and Mildred Seay, and Hubert and Lettora Smith. Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville, is directing.