A respected member of the Hattiesburg community, Kenneth W. Smith, an 81-year-old male, passed away on March 15, 2021. Known to his friends as Ken, he had a long and distinguished career in the military. Smith was a retired Colonel in the Mississippi Army National Guard and bravely served as a pilot during the Vietnam War.
Beyond his commendable military service, he was a pillar for the local veteran community. He played a pivotal role in establishing the Hattiesburg Veterans Committee and was a founder of the VFW Post 3036 in Hattiesburg. His life was one of service and dedication, both to his country and to his fellow servicemen. There is no information available from online sources to indicate any arrests or the involvement of any suspects in his death.
