Kenneth LaVerne Smith, 96, died Feb. 2, 2011. He was born Jan. 30, 1915 in Kansas City, KS to Albert and Rosemary (Klingle) Smith. He was a Steam Fitter Foreman for Wilson Foods. In 1935 he met the love of his life, Doris Pearl Galyon, whom he married the next year. Kens greatest joys were his faith in the Lord, his family, playing softball, bowling, his beloved O.U. football, and being a greeter at church. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Doris, and sons Boyd and Johnny. He is survived by his sons Kenneth R. Smith and wife Betty, Jerry Smith and wife Tess; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great grandchildren. Services will be Sat., Feb. 5, 2:00pm at Portland Ave. Baptist Church with interment in Rose Hill Burial Park.