Kelvin Conrad Smith

Kelvin Conrad Smith, affectionately known as Kelly, entered into eternal rest on March 1, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on August 8, 1951, to the late George Richard and Helen Beatrice Johnson Smith, he grew up in Southern Maryland and attended Anne Arundel County Public Schools. He graduated from Southern High School and later earned an associate degree from Prince George’s Community College. Kelly proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

A dedicated professional, Kelly worked at several hospitals throughout the DMV area, with his final position at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. As a child, he attended Chew’s Memorial United Methodist Church, where he was nurtured by a caring community that instilled in him the values of faith and fellowship.

In 1978, Kelly married Mary V. Tolson. Together they built a loving home and raised two sons, George and Gerald. Kelly found great joy in bowling, working on cars, and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his siblings Doris Ann, Bruce Michael, and Ricardo L. Smith. Kelly is survived by his wife, Mary V. Smith; his sons, George A. Matthews, Sr., and Gerald A. Matthews, Sr. (Priscilla); four brothers, George R. Smith, Jr. (Paige), Cornell A. Smith (Carla), Lorenzo L. Smith (Monica), and Elvado Smith (Ruby); one sister, Wyseola Smith; eight grandchildren, George IV, Kayla Matthews, Brittany Thomas (Sean), Kiyra, Eric, Gerald Jr., Cameron, and Morgan Matthews; three great-grandchildren, Alaya, Elijah, and Thuany; and a host of other loving family members and friends.