Obituary

Kenneth E. "Buddy" Smith, 83, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at his residence with his family at his side.

He was born October 8, 1937, in Greensboro to Carroll E. and Elsie I. (Gray) Smith.

On June 7, 1959, in Greensboro he married Joyce C. Wilson. They spent their honeymoon in this area and made their home here.

Mr. Smith was a pharmacist at the Indiana Reformatory in Pendleton. He then was a pharmacy consultant for the Indiana Department of Corrections and worked throughout the state.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Greensboro.

Ken enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was a huge fan of Purdue sports and, actually, was a fan of anything that had to do with Purdue!

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Joyce Smith of Kendallville; two sons, Timothy K. (Nancy) Smith of Wawaka and Stephen R. Smith of Greenwood; a daughter, Karyn (Michael) Mercer of Kendallville; six grandchildren, Stephen Smith of Anderson, Angella (Johnathan) Basicker of Anderson, Tabitha (Dustin) Finn of McCordsville, Gabby Smith of Indianapolis, Chaz (MacKenzie) Mercer of Kendallville, and Carlee (Joe) Reed of Garrett; 13 great-grandchildren, Bradlee, Derek, Shyla, Alex, Eleanor, Kellan, Dexter, Maelyn, Lincoln, Lola, Parker, Aiden, and Quinn; and his special chosen family, Tim (Jill) Wade and their children, Hannah (Tyler) Susong and Morgan (Austin) McMillan and their daughter, Sophie all of Indianapolis.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Smith, and a sister, Betty Lowe.

There will be no visitation or service.

A private celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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