Kent Smith

In the summer of 2014, the city of Memphis was shaken by the violent and untimely death of a beloved local business owner. Kent Allen Smith, a 56-year-old African American man, was a well-respected figure in his community, known for his kindness and generosity. As the owner of the Beverage Center and Midway Liquor on Winchester Road, he was a familiar face to many, often going out of his way to help those in need, including feeding the homeless in the area. His life, however, was tragically cut ...

Memphis store owner killed, suspect charged with murder

Kent Smith, age 56 - National Gun Violence Memorial