Kenneth Dale Smith, (Ken), age 83, of Pearland, TX, passed away on November 16, 2021.  Ken was born on January 17, 1938 in Lampasas, Tx to Andrew Dewey Smith and Mildred (O’Hair) Smith.  He is survived by his wife, Hazel K. Smith; son, David Wane Smith; grandchildren Davina Smith and Matt Smith; two great grandchildren; sister, Linda Gay Sanders and husband, Mike of Waco, TX; sister-in-law, Shirley Curtis and husband, Gary; best friends Jack and Jeannie Broadaway of Killeen, TX; stepchildren, Barbara Gurney Smith and Gary Wayne Gurney and wife Donna; step grandchildren, Kim Herhold, Pam McPherson and Jennifer Gurney and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ken is preceded by his parents; daughter, Roxanne Smith; brother Dwayne Quenton Smith; and sister, Karen Ryan.

Ken attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX.  He worked for the U.S. Post Office and retired after 34 years.  Ken was always working somewhere, sometimes two jobs at a time.  While in college, he cut students hair to help pay for tuition.  He Built houses for several years.

Ken was a member of the Church of Christ for years, and in his later years attended Sagemont Church in Houston, TX.  He enjoyed all kinds of adventures, scuba-diving, square dancing, skiing, and played the domino game of “42”.  He was active in the Friendswood Senior Center.  Ken loved to travel.  He and Hazel took many memorable trips.  A train trip around most of the United States was especially memorable.  They went on several cruises-Alaska, Panama Canal and many others.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday November 19, 2021 at Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 E. Broadway St. Pearland, TX 77581.  Funeral services will be at the same location on Friday at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Mr. Chuck Cummings.  Interment will be at Dobeyville Cemetery close to Lampasas, TX on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.