Kenneth was born in Houston and was a native there until 1978 when he moved near Conroe, 40 miles north of Houston. He’s a 6th generation Texan with Cherokee Indian roots. He is also a direct descendant of Giovanni Battista Hodierna, an Italian astronomer of the 17th century. He cataloged celestial objects prior to Messier. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Kenneth graduated from Bellaire High School. When in high school, he worked with Bellaire a/c and heating. Then he did several years with Camera Supply on W. Grey. After that, he spent several years in maintenance at the Host Airport Hotel, repairing large laundry equipment, the turntable at CK’s Restaurant, and general room a/c repairs. For the next 40 years, he did appliance repair for Sears. His hobbies have included target shooting, hunting, photography, gardening, and hiking. Astronomy was added in 1983. That love has spent the last 40+ years exploring the astronomical tree.