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Kenneth B “Sonny” Smith

Birth	:	13 Aug 1931 Julesburg, Sedgwick County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	15 Jul 2010 Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, USA
Burial	:	Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9366989, -84.8933029
Description	:	Obituary Kenneth B. "Sonny" Smith, 78, of Coldwater, died , July 15, 2010, at home surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with heart disease. Mr. Smith was born August 13, 1931, in Julesburg, Colorado, to Harry and Melvia (Morgan) Smith. His family moved to Coldwater from Nebraska when he was child, and he remained in the area for most of his life. He married Judy Butler June 20, 1953, in Coldwater, and she survives. Mr. Smith was a professional truck driver for 47 years. He was an owner and operator and he also drove for Acorn Building Components for 17 years, General Processing Co. for six... Read More	Obituary Kenneth B. "Sonny" Smith, 78, of Coldwater, died , July 15, 2010, at home surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with heart disease. Mr. Smith was born August 13, 1931, in Julesburg, Colorado, to Harry and Melvia (Morgan) Smith. His family moved to Coldwater from Nebraska when he was child, and he remained in the area for most of his life. He married Judy Butler June 20, 1953, in Coldwater, and she survives. Mr. Smith was a professional truck driver for 47 years. He was an owner and operator and he also drove for Acorn Building Components for 17 years, General Processing Co. for six years, McDonald Logging and Michigan Nebraska Trucking. He retired in 1993 as a Teamster from TNT Holland in Jackson. In addition to his trucking career he was also a horse trainer. After retiring, Mr. Smith and his wife spent winters in Florida, breaking and training horses for the race track. Mr. Smith was one of the founders of para-mutual wagering on Quarter Horses in Michigan. The couple moved into Trail Tree Village in Coldwater and became resident managers, a position they continued until 2005. Mr. Smith belonged to the Coldwater Lions Club, Quincy Masonic Lodge and was an active parent of children in the Branch County 4-H Club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and raising along with his first love, horses. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Mr. Smith is survived by two daughters, Cookie (Allen) Blatter and Candy (Mark) Bauder ; five grandchildren; three sisters, Yvonne (Gus) Wright and Orla (Don) Wiltse, , and Helen Watson ; two brothers, Fred (Sharon) Watson and Dale (Jackie) Smith ; four great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his only son, Randy Smith; a granddaughter, Nikki Blatter; two brothers, Kendall Smith and Allen Watson; and uncle and aunt, Robert and Olive McDonald. Interment will be at a later date in Lakeview Cemetery in Quincy;

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Kenneth B “Sonny” Smith's memorial is located at: Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, USA.
When did Kenneth B “Sonny” Smith death?
Kenneth B “Sonny” Smith death on 15 Jul 2010 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, USA
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Latitude: 41.9366989
Longitude: -84.8933029

Family Members:

Parent

Melvia E Morgan Smith

(1911 - 1947)

Spouse

Judy Lu Butler Armstrong

(1936 - 2020)

Children

Randy L Smith

(1956 - 1974)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.9366989, -84.8933029

2. Mason Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9216995, -84.9597015

3. Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9132996, -84.8305969

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6. Shooks Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0003014, -84.8561020

7. Morse Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9486111, -84.9950000

8. State School Cemetery
Coldwater, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9613900, -84.9925000

9. Saint Marks Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 41.9406740, -84.9992740

10. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 41.9425100, -84.9996800

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Coordinate: 41.9415850, -85.0001050

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13. Amish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0211790, -84.8935030

14. South Allen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9175900, -84.7772300

15. Wilson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8685989, -84.9713974

16. Todd Town Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9989430, -84.8036280

17. White Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0339940, -84.8638920

18. Allen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9561110, -84.7600000

19. Lockwood Cemetery
Coldwater, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8837250, -85.0145170

20. Oak Grove Cemetery
Coldwater, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9427986, -85.0338974

21. Lester Cemetery
Algansee, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8330994, -84.9310989

22. Whig Center Cemetery
Butler, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0433330, -84.8611110

23. Branch Cemetery
Coldwater, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9368200, -85.0485990

24. Evergreen Cemetery
Girard Township, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0217018, -84.9989014