Celebration o f Life For 
Deacon Kenneth A. Smiley 
 
Sunrise April 19,1963 
 
Sunset January 15, 2014 
 
Friday, January 24, 2014 2:30 PM 
C.A. Reid Sr. Memorial Gibson Chapel 542 Laney Walker Blvd Ext. Martinez, GA 30901 
-- Officiating -- Reverend Dr. Willie R. Rivers 
 
 Kenneth Anthony Smiley 
Obituary 
Kenneth Anthony Smiley was born April 19, 1963 in Augusta, GA to the late Essie Mae (Fred) Kemp and Richard (Louise) Smiley. 
He departed this life on Tuesday, January 15, 2014 at Georgia Regents University, Augusta, Georgia. 
Deacon Smiley was a faithful member of First Dayspring Baptist Church. 
He was preceded in death by: Richard Smiley, Essie Mae & Fred Kemp. 
He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife Cheryl of 22 years; their children, Takiesha Smiley, Augusta, GA, Ebony (Reggie) Williams, San Antonio, TX, Divine Gibbs, Augusta, GA, Allah Gibbs, Statesboro, GA, and Cheryl Gibbs, Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Prophetess Dorothy (Robert) Gibson and Mrs. Kirby (John) Murray, both of Au gusta, GA; five brothers, Mr. Richard (Janice Jackson) Smiley, Jr., Mr. Tony (Betty) Smiley, Mr. David Smiley and Mr. Cedric (Marcella) Smiley, all of Augusta, GA and Mr. William (Theresa) Smiley, Edisto Beach, SC; one step-brother, Mr. Chris (Karen) Hickson, Augusta, GA; six grandchildren; special family member, Mrs. Louise (Lee) Benefield, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, family and friends. 
 
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Reverend James Swanagan -- Presiding Processional -- Lady Myrtle Rivers 
Scripture: Old Testament -- Reverend Dr. Melvin Ivey New Testament -- Reverend Dr. Shirley Cardwell Prayer.............................................................. Minister Michael Nixon Selection.................................. Kimberly Watkins & Latanya Andrews Poem ............................................................................. Family Member 
Remembrance As: (Two minutes please) Friend -- Sister Mary Sumpter 
Church Member -- Sister Dorothy Gilchrist Co-worker / Friend -- Brother Charlie Bennett 
God Child -- Brother Taureen Burgess Family Member -- Sister Dorothy Gibson Acknowledgements...................................................... Family Member Selection................................. Kimberly Watkins & Latanya Andrews Eulogy....................................... Reverend Dr. Willie R. Rivers, Pastor 
First Daysprings Baptist Church Recessional 
Repast -- First Daysprings Baptist Church 2710 Greene St. 
Augusta, GA 706-736-6032 
 
 Special Memories 
Expression of Gratitude The Family wishes to express their sincere appreciation and deep gratitude for all condolences and acts of kindness rendered to them during this time of bereavement. 
May God's richest blessings be bestowed upon each of you. The Smiley Family 
Professional Services Entrusted to: C.A. Reid Memorial Funeral Home 
314 A Laney Walker Blvd. Ext Augusta, GA