Kenneth E. Smith, 76, passed away Jan. 30 in Burns.

Kenneth was born Oct. 31, 1939, and lived his early years in Kentucky, then the family moved to Oregon in 1951, where he attended school in Crane.

Although he lived in different parts of Oregon and spent some years in Idaho,  Harney County was always home.

Kenneth owned and operated his own well drilling business for many years, as well as owned his own truck and trailer, which he used to haul hay for the local farmers/ranchers. In 1989, he purchased the Lawen Store and Post Office, which he ran until he was diagnosed with cancer. When he wasn’t working, he loved the occasional hunting and fishing trip. He was loved by his family and friends, was a kind, warm-hearted, and generous man.

A service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the First Pentecostal Church in Burns.