Kenneth Raymond Keown Jr.

Kenneth Raymond Keown Jr., 66, of Silsbee, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Kountze on Tuesday, June 23, 1959, to Kenneth Raymond Sr. and Anita Doraine (Smith) Keown.

Kenneth spent his working life as a Millwright and retired after many years of service. He was a 1977 graduate of Silsbee High School and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being with his family. He will be remembered for his constant happy demeanor, his big heart, and his smile. He had a special place for children, and they loved him too. He will forever remain a loving, father, brother, and Paw Paw.

Survivors include his wife, Vickie Platt; daughter, Lacey Smith and her husband, Chris; grandchildren, Hunter and Jalyn Brown, Braxton Jone, and Brayden Murphy; sisters, Connie Keown, Donna Reed, and Clare Cammack; brother, Curtis “Corky” Keown; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other loving puddinheads, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Keown’s cremation arrangements are under the direction of Farmer Funeral Home.

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