Kenneth Clark Smith

Kenneth Clark Smith, 83, of Savannah, departed this life on Wednesday, April 23. He was born on July 4, 1941, in Adamsville, Tennessee, the son of the late Osbin Golden and Jessie Pauline Fariss Smith.
On May 30, 1962, he was united in marriage to Wanda Earl, who survives.
In his early years, Kenneth enjoyed cattle farming. He loved to garden, read, and socialize with others. Mr. Smith retired from the Hardin County School System after working as a teacher and principal at Parris South Elementary School for 41 and a half years. He truly loved his job and all the children at Parris South, and the students loved him too. Kenneth attended Olivet Presbyterian Church in Savannah, Tennessee.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Wanda E. Smith of Savannah, Tennessee; son, Kenneth K. Smith of Knoxville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Kenneth Keaton Smith, II and Amber Nicole Russell; and great grandchildren, Ethan Fiveash, Jayda Fiveash, Jace Fiveash, and Jemma Fiveash.
Memorial services were held on Tuesday, April 29, at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Savannah, Tennessee, with Mitch Boulton officiating. Burial followed at Memory Gardens in Savannah, Tennessee.