Background
Smith, Kearney Isaac was born on March 15, 1937 in China Grove, North Carolina, United States. Son of Mack Henry and Juan Mardre (Horne).
Smith, Kearney Isaac was born on March 15, 1937 in China Grove, North Carolina, United States. Son of Mack Henry and Juan Mardre (Horne).
Bachelor in English, University North Carolina, 1966. Master of Arts in English, University North Carolina, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy in English, University Georgia, 1972.
Commercial artist Charlotte (North Carolina) Textile Engravers, 1960-1961. Instructor English Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, 1967-1969. Teaching assistant in English University Georgia, Athens, 1971-1972.
Assistant professor English Lee College, Cleveland, Tennessee, 1972-1975. Instructor English Mayland Community College, Spruce Pine, North Carolina, 1975-1997. Retired, 1997.
Served with United States Marine Corps, 1955-1959.
Married Catherine Oliver Jenrette, June 12, 1964. Children: Elizabeth Catherine, Stephen Oliver.