Kenrick Smith

Kenrick was born in Rosehall Corentyne, Guyana on June 10th,1944. He was the first of six children born to the union of the late Kenneth and Cynthia Smith. Kenrick attended Rosehall Scott Primary School, and later Saint Stephenʼs Primary School in Georgetown. Afterwards, he attended Tutorial High School where he excelled. In his youth, he was a track athlete winning numerous races. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Special Service Unit of the Guyana Army on October 26th, 1964, and followed up his military career by joining Guyanaʼs Police Force as an officer with a post at Sunset Station. Kenrick was married to the love of his life, Dezrie Edwards, for 51 years. They met in high school and were inseparable since then. On August 13th, 1966, they wed and were blessed with five children Sharon, Raye, Kenrick Ashford, DeWayne, and Vaughn. Throughout his life, Kenrick was a devoted husband and father. Equally so, he was a loving and devoted grandfather who loved and supported his twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild in every way. In 1969, Kenrick and his family migrated to the United States. He started off working in the nursing field, and then became a supervisor in the food industry until he retired to help his wife at the dental office. Kenrick Smith was a loving, charismatic, thoughtful, generous, and courageous man whose grandchildren lovingly referred to him as “Sugar,” “Pops,” or “Papa”. He loved his family deeply, and maintained a humble, quiet demeanor, precious smile, and joking personality. Connecting with people through sports and games is what he loved best. A great way of getting to know Pops was to sit down for a game of chinese checkers or dominos. Sports had a way of illuminating his big smile and infectious laughter. Surrounded by his family, Kenrick Smith peacefully fell asleep in the arms of the Lord on Thursday, March 1st, 2018 in Clinton, Maryland at the age of 73. Kenrick was the beloved husband of Dezrie C. (Edwards) Smith; Loving father of Sharon A. Hoskins (Ricky) of Clinton, MD, Raye A. Yansen (Andrew) of Clinton, MD, Kenrick A. Smith of Baltimore, MD, DeWayne L. Smith (Rosslyn) of Waldorf, MD and Vaughn E. Smith (Kiwanda) of Waldorf, MD; Dear brother of Kelvin Smith (Jean) of Pembrooke, Fl, Winston Smith (Paulette) of Brooklyn, NY, Kate Kisson of Lanham, MD and Anna Moseley (Ricardo) of Glenarden, MD; Devoted grandfather of Ricky Hoskins, Jr., Dreana Yansen, Anthony Yansen, Maya Yansen, Silas Yansen, Lauren Smith, Kenrick M. Smith, Vivia Smith, Robbie Owens, KiʼNya Smith, KiʼAsia Smith and KiʼMoni Smith; Great-grandfather of AʼLaya Owens. Nephew to his great Aunt Muriel Hutchinson and Orma Collins. In addition to his parents, he was also pre-deceased by his brother, the late Keith Smith. He was an active member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Clinton, Maryland. He will be forever grateful for the people who assisted him the years he was on diaylsis. Kenrick also leaves a host of niece, nephews, in laws, friends, neighbors, and colleagues to cherish his memory and celebrate his life and legacy To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Kenrick Smith please visit our Sympathy Store.