Kenneth William Smith

Kenneth William Smith, age 68 of Ross Township passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in Middletown on May 15, 1943 the son of William F. and Oretta (Whisman) Smith. He was united in marriage to Julie (Menzer) Smith on May 27, 2000. Ken was a 1961 graduate of Middletown High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Master of Science in Civil and Structural Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Ken was a founding partner and CEO of Smith, Stevens & Young, Inc. Architects and Engineers (formerly A-E Design Associates) and was most recently employed by Industrial Developments International as Senior Vice-President and Regional Development Officer. He was currently serving as Chairman of Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre, where he was active in the purchase and renovation of the former Palace Theatre as GHCT’s new home. Ken was a loving and devoted family man who enjoyed shooting sports, travel, the great outdoors, photography, and classic cars. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Julie (Menzer) Smith; children, Brian (Julie) Smith of Ross Township, Angela Amoruso of El Paso, Texas, and Jared Smith of Garner, North Carolina; stepchildren, Scott Lickert and Stacy Lickert, both of Ross Township; and six grandchildren, Ian Smith, Zane Smith, both of Ross Township, Drew Smith, Madison Amoruso, Hunter Amoruso, and Greyson Amoruso, all of El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Phyllis Henry.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church, 382 Liberty Avenue, on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM with Fr. Tim Bunch, Celebrant. Burial will follow in Venice Cemetery, Ross Township, Ohio. Visitation will be held at the Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Sunday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Donations in Ken’s name may be made to the Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre, PO Box 482, Hamilton, OH 45012.