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Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Shelby

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Shelby obituary, West Frankfort, IL

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Kenneth Shelby Obituary

A much-loved husband, father, paw paw, son and brother, Kenneth Shelby, 66, of West Frankfort, Illinois, went peacefully to be with the Lord on January 3, 2013. He was born June 8, 1946 in Risco, MO. to Harold and Catherine Shelby.

Kenneth graduated Frankfort Community High School in 1964. He married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Beers, on April 29,1966 at Trinity Methodist Church with Rev. R. E. George officiating. They shared 46 years of life, love and family fun. Together they traveled the United States in the Mobile motor home or what they liked to call the ""country camper"". Their love for one another will forever be alive.

In his younger years of life, Kenneth, worked at Old Ben coal mine for 24 years then went to work at the family business, Shelby and Sons. His passion for cars and coins was one of his favorite hobbies. He also loved to plan vacations for his family. One of his favorite places to visit was the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Kenneth loved to root on the West Frankfort Redbirds as well as the St. Louis Cardinals. Kenneth was in the Army National Guard for six years.

Kenneth will be forever remembered by his wife, Nancy Shelby of West Frankfort; daughter Amy Beth Shelby Durfee and husband Mike Durfee of West Frankfort; Son Andrew Kenneth Shelby and wife Karen Shelby of Marion; grandchildren Allison Lorhel Durfee, Michael Andrew Durfee, Brooke Ruby Shelby and Connor Kelleher Joseph Shelby; mother Catherine Shelby of West Frankfort; sister Carolyn Shelby Hartley and husband John of Carbondale; brothers Robert Shelby and wife Jill of West Frankfort, Mike Shelby and wife Tina of West Frankfort. His father, Harold Shelby, and In-laws Ervie and Ruby Beers preceded him in death.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2013, at Union Funeral Home, West Frankfort, Illinois. Visitation will be from 12:00-3:00p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Pastors Joey Dunning and Alan Summers will be officiating.

Special Thank you to the V.A. Hospital in Marion, IL., Dr. Davis, Dr. Charles Lucore and staff, Dr. Coello, Dr. Zanders, Dr. Snyder, Dr. Mishel, Prairie Heart Institute St. John's Hospital Springfield, Illinois, West Frankfort Fire Department for the compassionate life saving care for over 22 years, and all the friends and families who have supported our family over the years.

Memorial donations in memory of Kenneth can be made to the West Frankfort Fire Department at 201 E. Nolen St. West Frankfort, IL. 62896. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home.

A Psalm of David.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

On line condolences of sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 4 to Jan. 8, 2013.

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Kim (Hanson) Hunsaker

January 21, 2013

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Shelby. My deepest condolences. May you feel the embrace of the Lord now and in the coming months.

Ben Fehsenfeld

January 7, 2013

Mr Kenny will always have a special place in all the hearts of the Christian family that he has fellowshipped with throughout his lifequest of brotherly love. I and the Fehsenfeld family send our love and message of comfort to the Shelby's.

Whitney Reynolds

January 5, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Kenny was a great man. Nancy you have been a mentor of mine since I was five and Allison, Andrew, and Amy my friends for just as long. I love you all so very much and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Dawn Hood

January 5, 2013

What a beautiful soul! Love you all dearly....

Roger Moore

January 4, 2013

May God comfort you Nancy and your family.Kenny was a good man and a friend to many. He was an example of a Godly man that loved his wife and children and worshiped the Lord in spirit and truth. I will never forget Kenney's heart of hospitality as he opened his home and heart to create a place for God's presence.

Sincerely,
Roger and Debbie Moore

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