Background
Smith, John Kenneth was born on February 3, 1928 in Liberty, Texas, United States. Son of Lonnie Phillip and Wordnia Laura (Ashmore) Smith.
Smith, John Kenneth was born on February 3, 1928 in Liberty, Texas, United States. Son of Lonnie Phillip and Wordnia Laura (Ashmore) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1949.
Petroleum engineer, Sun Oil Corporation, Beaumont, Texas, 1949-1957; senior petroleum engineer, Sun Oil Corporation, Beaumont, Texas, 1957-1962; representative to Federal Power Commission, Sun Oil Corporation, Washington, 1962-1970; assistant director government relations, Sun Oil Corporation, Washington, 1970-1982; director government relations, Sun Exploration and Production Company, Dallas, 1982-1986; retired, 1986. Board directors Atrion Corporation, Florence, Alabama.
Member Society Petroleum Engineers, Timberlane Golf and Country Club.
Married Mary Catherine Smith (deceased December 16, 1993). Children: Catherine Lorraine, Joel Kenneth, Gary Phillip, Phillip Wayne.