Kenneth Shaver

FAIRBORN — Kenneth Todd Shaver, age 70, of Fairborn died on Saturday, April 11, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Kenny was born the son of Rufus & Mellissa Shaver on September 13, 1944 in Fairborn. He was alone in the fact of his 11 siblings he was the only true Buckeye. Kenny is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jim Allen Shaver, Carl Shaver, Charles Lee Shaver, and Harold Shaver, sisters Stella Jenks, Jewel Williams, Josephine Mills, Olene Dinnen, and Grace Shaver, step grandson Jonathan. Kenny is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years Linda Shaver, sons Todd Shaver of Fairborn and Kevin & Beth Shaver of Albertville, Alabama, brother Dennie & JoAnne Shaver of Fairborn, sister Margalene & Frank Tatum of Dayton, granddaughters Katie and Kaylee, step granddaughter Brendalyn, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Kenny served his country proudly in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a Sargent with the 1/52 198th Infantry Americal Division. Kenny retired from the United States Postal Service after many years of dedicated service. After retirement Kenny and Linda were able to enjoy wintering over at Nalcrest Postal Retirement Community of Florida where Kenny was the Chaplin of Nalcrest Postal Union. He was also very active with the retirement communities' soft ball team and horseshoe events. Kenny was a member of Masonic Lodge 764 Fairborn. He was a honored Kentucky Colonel. Kenny was an longtime dedicated employee of Burcham Funeral Home. Most of all Kenny was a longtime member, pillar, and devoted servant of the Victory Temple Church. He was active in many aspects of the church and he and Linda dedicated their time and life to their Lord and family. Friends may call on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 5PM to 7PM at Victory Temple Church 2443 Valle Greene Dr. Fairborn, Ohio where services will be on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 10AM at the church with Pastor Ancil Carter and Pastor Tim Walden officiating. Interment will follow at Byron Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.BurchamJennings.com.