SMITH, Kevin Robert (KevKev)

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona, January 26, 2012 Kevin Robert Smith, 24, of Tempe, Arizona, passed away outside of his home on January 3rd 2012. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Patrice and Paul Smith. Kevin was raised in the Prescott area of Northern Arizona. Kevin attended Bradshaw Mountain High School in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He was active in football, basketball and track. Kevin started his political debates while in high school. He graduated in 2005 with his best friend Kerwin Ross. Kevin later went on to receive his Bachelor Degree in Political Science from Arizona State University in 2010. His family was proud. Kevin accomplished the ability of first family University graduate, while working at Harkins Theatres. Kevin was an active, lively member of Cholla Residence Hall. He volunteered at the V.A. in Prescott and joined in on numerous activities of his dorm. Kevin was proud and excited to attend A.S.U. Kevin has always been the fun, sober, designated driver both on and off campus. Mr. Smith, as he was commonly known by his Harkins Theatres peers, was a lively person always willing to jump at the chance to debate. He enjoyed reading, riding his bike, jogging, hiking, snowboarding and gaming with friends. Kevin was happiest when playing basketball and spending time at home with Oliver. He enjoyed watching Smallville, Supernatural and the 49ers. Kevin was an avid Star Wars fan. He won his first Nintendo game at age 2 while spending time with grandpa. As an employee at Go Daddy.Com, Kevin strived towards a career as a Web Developer utilizing his knowledge and enjoyment in working with computers. KevKev, as the family fondly called him, was the middle child. He was picked on by the older siblings, and was the proud older brother of Cody. He tutored Cody, as well as many other students with their Math studies while attending A.S.U. Kevin was preceded in death by his Grandfather Robert Belk, Grandmother Louise Bailey, Uncle Rory Belk and Aunt Bonnie Belk. Kevin is survived by his mother and stepfather, Patrice and Harold Rouse, father, Paul Smith, brother’s Stephan White and Cody Rouse, sister Cherise White, nephew Brennon White, cousins Ryan and Susan Belk and Jim (Jessi) Gillihan. Kevin also leaves behind numerous close friends including Kerwin Ross, Darcy Knight and Oliver Wolken. A memorial celebration of Kevin’s life was held for close friends and co-workers at Kiwanis Park; Tempe, Arizona on Monday January 9th, 2012. The park was one of Kevin’s favorite places to spend his time. The family can’t thank all of you enough who were part of Kevin’s life. Thank you so much for your memory books and life stories. Kevin will be so missed by all of those whose lives have been touched by him. Flowers and cards may be sent to : P.O. 982 Eagle, Idaho 83616 - See more at: http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/KevinRobertSmith-Az