In Loving Memory of Kenneth Michael Smythers “Buck”
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Kenneth Michael Smythers, better known as “Buck” or “Kenny”, 38, of Lexington Park, Maryland, who departed this life on April 25, 2025.
Born on June 22, 1986, in Calvert County, MD, to Sharon Johnson and Kenneth Smythers, Kenny spent many of his childhood days hunting, fishing, and following his parents around while they managed a successful drywall business.
Kenny became a father in 2013, to Lilley Kay-Lynn Smythers. From the moment Lilley was born, Kenny changed everything about his life and routine to provide the most stable and consistent life for her. He took her everywhere with him. Kenny loved his daughter more than anything in this world and chose and protected her above all else. For a man with so many accomplishments, she is by far his greatest.
A hardworking and self-made man, Kenny built a legacy through his successful construction company, MD Custom Construction, which he founded in 2015. Kenny’s dedication to quality craftsmanship and honest work earned him the respect and trust of countless clients throughout the Tri-County area.
He is survived by his beautiful daughter, Lilley Smythers; his mother Sharon Johnson (husband and loving step-father Bill Johnson); many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and many best friends that became family. Kenny is preceded in death by his father, Kenny L. Smythers and his grandparents.
Kenny was the kind of person who made life better for everyone around him—kind-hearted, one of a kind, always ready to help without hesitation. His love for hunting, the outdoors, his friends, and his family were at the heart of who he was. He shared his love for these hobbies with any of his friends and family who showed interest and spent many treasured moments on hunting trips, concerts, casinos, charter boats, and football games (Go Ravens!). We hold these memories close to our heart as we look back and remember all the fun times we had.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. Where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with Chaplain Chris Whetlor officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.