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Hoy Lee "Kenny" Smith

Passed 11/03/2025

Obituary For Hoy Lee "Kenny" Smith

Hoy Lee Smith, age 70 of Monroe, GA passed November 3, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held, Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:00 AM, at Timothy Baptist Church, 380 Timothy Rd. Athens, GA 30606. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Public Viewing will be held, Friday, 2-6 PM at the Funeral Home

Hoy Lee was the beloved husband of Arleen Smith. He is also survived by his loving son Tori Kentray Smith, and his cherished bonus children Notasha Partlow, Antwan Smith, Naomi Smith, and Nathan Rucker. Hoy Lee was also a proud grandfather to Kennedi Rhyora Smith. Hoy Lee also leaves behind his siblings Sumner Anthony (Pat) Smith, Hazel June Sherow, and Elizabeth Lynette S. Ward, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and dear friends who will forever cherish his memory.


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Nov
7
Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home | Athens, GA

1253 West Broad Street
Athens, GA 30606

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Funeral Service

Nov
8
Timothy Baptist Church

380 Timothy Rd
Athens, Georgia 30606

10:00 AM
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Condolences to the family of Hoy Lee "Kenny Smith from Walter (Skip) and Marjorie Jackson. Special thought for Anthony and Patricia Smith.

Walter (Skip) & Marjorie Jackson

One of the hardest working humble servants I have ever met. Easy to be around. Always treated me with respect. Led in a very visible way with his faith.

Don Cotton

Hoy Lee "Kenny" Smith was very hard worker, always positive attitude and very good man. Thank you for loving Dee and I. Kenny, may you rest in peace and enjoy your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless the Smith Family, and we are very sorry for their lost. Sincerely, Ronnie and Dee Vinson.

Ronnie and Dee Vinson

I am so sorry for a time such as this just know God is still in control and may he ease your pain.

James Frazier

I went to school him always smiling and happy RIP classmate

Faye Varnum

Thank you Lord for allowing me and the Mt. Olive SDA Church the opportunity to get to know Deacon Smith. Always displaying a positive Christian attitude. "Well Done Thou Faithful Servant". Thank you for your military service. Rest easy Soldier! You will be missed.🫡🫡🫡 Your Brother In Christ, SFC Harris, US Army Retired

Mr.Lorenda Harris

Rest In Peace Hoy Lee "Kenny" Smith. You are gone but never forgotten.

Janice Williamson Smith

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home | Athens, GA

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