Kenneth Russell Woody IV

HARDIN - In loving memory of our beloved son, brother, grandson and nephew, Kenneth Russell Woody IV.

Kenny was born Feb. 7, 1990, in Pittsburgh, Pa., by loving parents Kenneth and Lorraine Woody. Kenny led a full, happy life for 21 years. He enjoyed life with all his friends and family who he held special in his heart. Kenny was a remarkable boy who moved to Hardin in 1999 with his family. Kenny grew into a fine young man that his family was so proud of. Kenny was a gifted person, who made friends with everyone. He never said a bad word about anyone he knew or met. He made tremendous friendships with the people he surrounded himself with. Kenny was taken from this cruel world in a tragic accident that he did not deserve. Kenny loved God the Father and he is at peace now in heaven with Jesus his savior.

Kenny went to school in Hardin and graduated in 2008 from Hardin High School. He loved spending time with his friends over the years with four-wheelers, swimming, and boating, scuba diving at Fort Smith, and his 4-wheel pickup truck. Kenny worked hard over the years at various jobs such as lifeguarding at Hardin swimming pool; he was employed for Kenney Construction, Little Bighorn Battlefield and most recently for Bighorn County. His future goal was to be a concert promoter and he was about to begin work with his father to embark on that endeavor. Kenny loved attending church in Fort Smith, Hardin and Billings. Kenny loved attending concerts with his friends, especially Kenny Chesney concerts. He enjoyed very much the brandings at the Kehlers Ranch in Ft. Smith. Kenny always had a smile on his face and was voted "Best Smile at his Graduation." Kenny had a smile that could light up a whole room and bring happiness.

Kenny is remembered in his family and friends' hearts, minds and souls forever until we meet again in God's loving embrace. Kenny is survived by his father and mother, Kenneth and Lorraine Woody III; his older sister, Cindy Woody; and his younger brother, Joseph Woody of Hardin; grandmother Mildred Schuler of Pittsburgh, Pa.; grandparents Ken Woody Jr. and Geneva Kathryn of Asbury, W. Va.;aunt Anne Casanova, uncle Mike, and aunt Debbie Yankovitch of Pittsburgh; cousins Michael Casanova, Stephanie Yankovitch, Michel Yankovitch of Pittsburgh.

Very close friends (adopted brothers) Jerry and Jules Kenny, A.J. Matovitch, Colton Roebling, Darren Pitch, Ryder Warren and Jake Van Hook. Kenny had many other friends and acquaintances from the Fort Smith and Hardin greater area too long to list but he especially loved the Kenney family of Hardin, Matovich family of Hardin and Siemion family of Ft. Smith.

Although Kenny passed away in a tragic way, Kenny had a forgiving heart. Kenny will always be remembered for his bright smile and his kindness. God Bless Kenny, we will always love him and miss him. Isaiah 57: 1 and 2.

Memorial announcement: Kenny's cremation will take place at Cremation & Funeral Gallery with family only in Billings. Kenny's memorial service will be Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at Big Horn Baptist Church in Fort Smith at 1 p.m. Everyone who knew Kenny, please come and celebrate his life with us. He would want you to.