Kenneth R. Rasure

"Native Texas boy. Love my family, travel, photography, writing, nature, odd facts & trivia, laughing (mostly at myself), and pondering life. So many places; so little time!"
-Ken Rasure One Dusty Track

Ken had a long career in the Information Technology field, but it wasn't until retirement that he could explore his true passion, writing, that he was content. In 2010 Ken started his One Dusty Track travel Blog (https://1dustytrack.blogspot.com/), where he wrote about his adventures, great and small, while traveling with family or his brother-in-arms and best friend Chip. He lived for planning the next epic trip- right up until the end.

Born in Dallas, graduated from Garland H.S., and received his Bachelors from UT Arlington, Ken's Texas roots run deep. He begrudgingly left his beloved Texas for Arkansas in 2005. Ken worked for Boy Scouts of American National Headquarters, Keane Inc, and Acxiom until his retirement in 2010.

A Navy veteran, Ken served on the USS Kitty Hawk Aircraft Carrier during Vietnam becoming lifetime friends with his shipmates Miles Chip Welke, Charlie Simpson, and TK Davis.

When he wasn't writing, he enjoyed playing bridge as often as possible. Ken and his family were avid Rvers and belonged to Escapees RV Club and Good Sam Club.

Ken was a great father and husband and is survived by his wife of 30 years, Kathryn Hiser Rasure, and daughter, Katie Rasure. His son, Chris Rasure, daughter-in-law, Misti Rasure, and grandson Hayden Rasure. His daughter Clare Brent and son-in-law, Rocky Brent.

Ken was preceded in death by his father, Dickey Lavon Rasure, mother Gertie Lee Long, and brother, Deryl Frank Rasure.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Texas at a later date. Donations in Ken's name can be made to his favorite charities, Make a Wish or St. Jude.

Service and arrangements are by Rosewood Funerals and Cremations of Morrilton & Conway 301 E. Broadway, Morrilton 501-477-2228. www.rosewood.com.