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Kevin Phillip Shinn
1951 - 2013
Kevin Phillip Shinn
1951 - 2013
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BORN
1951
DIED
2013
Kevin Shinn Obituary
Age 61 passed away Sept. 15, 2013. He is preceded in death by parents, William and Ruth Shinn; brother, Mark Shinn; brother-in-law, John Carr; and nephew, Ryan Shinn.
He is survived by siblings, Billie Carr, Tony (Margie) Shinn, Tom (Stephanie) Shinn, Roni Shinn, Jim (Cynda) Shinn, Bill (Shannon) Shinn, Tina Shinn-Wilmont, Mary (Jimmy) Shields; and John (Nancee) Shinn; cousins, Jenny Downey, Rusty Freeland, and Jerry (Judy) Cleavenger ; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other dear family members.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 from 4-8pm and a service held Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013 at 11:00 am at Family Funeral Care, 5791 Rockville Rd. Indianapolis IN, 46224.
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S Gates
August 28, 2014
So sorry to hear about Kevin's passing. We knew each other in the 70's. I still have the dried flowers and note he sent me. He was always so sweet and kind to me.
Fred Taylor
February 19, 2014
I just learned of Kevin's passing. Deeply sorry find out and God bless your Kevin. You were a great friend in high school
Lee Tashjian
November 13, 2013
I just now learned of Kevin's passing. I was his platoon leader in Vietnam and was with him on the day he was wounded. He was indeed a brave man! I have thought of Kevin with some frequency over the years and truly believe he represented the very best of our generation. My deepest sympathies to Kevin's family and friends.
Dale Gentry
November 11, 2013
Kevin just wanted to say Thank You for your service and sacrifices for this great country of ours on this day set aside for veterans. RIP my friend you will not be forgotten. Thank you from your Marine friend.
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Eddie Whitaker
November 6, 2013
Sorry that I just found out, Kevin. You were a good friend down through the years and you will be truly missed.
Michael Rayman
September 29, 2013
I last saw Kevin at the Westlake reunion a couple of years ago. As always he made me laugh, as he commented about old friends that no one has actually changed. Same groups. I remember fishing with Kevin when we were young and camping out. I hope the best to the Shinn family as you are all so supportive. We'll all miss Kevin. Learned of his passing after the funeral. God be with him.
veronica shinn
September 27, 2013
Big brother you are terribly missed. Wish we had more time. RIP Kevin & I love you!
Laura Bade-Limbach
September 21, 2013
When Kevin first came back from Vietnam, he lived at Westpark Apts. on W. 10th. He had one of the town homes in the front and my friend's apt. was across the parking lot. I didn't know him personally but I knew of his situation. You have to remember this was the early 70's when Vietnam vets were not well thought of by some people. Being the daughter of a WWII vet, I could never understand that treatment. I was only in my late teens at the time. Thru the years I've come to know his brother Tony and Tony's wife Margie. My heart aches for them but I know Kevin is now finally at peace.
Kevin Shinn, SALUTE..........
Tom Rost
September 20, 2013
Kevin - I always looked up to you during our St.Christopher days playing CYO football. You were a great running back that I enjoyed handing the ball off to. You have crossed the goal line to heaven, and scored the final touchdown. RIP my friend. Your courage will always be a motivation me.
LuAnn Stonehouse
September 19, 2013
Kevin. I have loved you for so long, 47 years. I had you for a few years, but lost you. Wish I could go back in time to be with you again, and change a lot of things that happen between us. I am so glad that I got to talk to you a few times and explained a lot of things to you that hurt both of us. You were my first love. You have always been in my heart these years and will continue to be in my heart. I have tears of losing you again and tears because you are now at peace. I will love you forever, Kevin.
robert bowling
September 18, 2013
someday I'll be there with you and we will light up the skies forever love u man
Robert Francis
September 18, 2013
Kevin was funny and always in good spirits when I was around him. I will always remember growing up on Cossell Road right down from Lyons Ave and him just wheeling around in his wheel chair laughing and making jokes with me. I have always been close to the family and it saddens me that another great man, soldier, hero, and most of all friend; is gone. Rest in peace buddy and say hello to everyone for me and tell my mom and dad I miss them so much.. much love and condolences to the family and friends of Kevin..
Kay Geisler
September 18, 2013
So sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. He was a year behind me in high school. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. RIP Kevin.
September 18, 2013
I knew Kevin as far back as St. Christopher School. What sticks in my mind the most about Kevin is when he took me out to Ft. Harrison back in 1972 so that I could get my ID as I was a young bride to someone in the military. He let me drive his hand controlled corvette. My thoughts and prayers to the Shinn family.
Denise Kidwell-Poe
September 18, 2013
I knew Kevin from St. Chris through high school. Beautiful, kind man. One of those people you never forget. God Speed, my friend.
Denise Kidwell-Poe
September 18, 2013
May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face And the rains fall soft upon your fields, And...until we meet, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand...Irish Blessing...Goodbye, my friend
Dan Cummings
September 18, 2013
Good bye old friend my heart will be sad not talking with you for awhile like we always said we have been stuck at 17 to long LOVE YOU KEVIN
Douglas Peterson
September 17, 2013
I had the privilege and honor of being Kevin's squad leader for a while. He was an outstanding soldier and always did what was asked of him. I was with the patrol when Kevin was wounded. He demonstrated exceptional bravery and dignity as he realized the gravity of the situation. That day was the last time I saw Kevin. I, like some other platoon members, was able to talk with Kevin over the last couple of years. I cherish those phone conversations. May Kevin rest in peace. The other Herd Brothers, who preceded him, have welcomed him with open arms.
John Villegas
September 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Shinn Family. I knew Kevin during the early 70's. I met him and enjoyed his company on many an occasion. Being a fellow Vietnam Vet I appreciated what Kevin went through and respected an admired him. I last saw him in Indy around 1988 downtown before the Indy 500. Rest In Peace Kevin you deserve it.
Charlene & Alvin Jones
September 17, 2013
Kevin you will be missed so much. You had a smile that could light up a room. Thank you for serving our country, you fought hard for our freedom and now you are being rewarded by being called back to heaven to live with the Heavenly Father. RIP my dear friend.
Sharon Scott Tyler
September 17, 2013
To the Shinn Family so sorry to hear about Kevins passing are family's thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Scott and Tyler Family
September 17, 2013
Good bye good old friend. Been thru a lot of things together good and bad. You truly are the king. Love and will miss. You Rick wittman
Bill Russ
September 17, 2013
I last saw Kevin at the US Army Evacuation Hospital in Quin Nhon, Vietnam. He faced his terrible wounds with dignity and courage. My great regret is that I was not able to see Kevin since Vietnam. He is now at peace with his fellow Sky Soldiers friends.
Bill Russ
September 17, 2013
I last saw Kevin in Vietnam when he was in the Quin Nhon Army Evacuation Hospital in Vietnam. He accepted his terrible wounds with courage and dignity. My regret is that I was never able to see him after Vietnam. He is at rest now with his fellow Sky Soldiers.
September 17, 2013
KEVIN WAS A SOLDIER AND FOUGHT MANY BATTLES IN THIS LIFE.HE WAS ''AIRBORNE'',NOW HE CAN TRULY FLY.HE WAS AN OLD SCHOOL FRIEND,AND ONE OF A KIND;LIKE A BROTHER...much Love, JOHN COX familys
Jerry Sopko
September 17, 2013
Peace be with you, my 173rd Airborne Brigade friend.
keith hiler
September 17, 2013
Last time I saw you was in 1970, next time it will be in heaven. Rest in peace, Bro.
September 17, 2013
Good bye old friend my heart will be sad not talking with you for awhile like we always said we have been stuck at 17 to long LOVE YOU KEVIN
John Grider
September 17, 2013
I am saddened to hear of Kevin's passing. May he find peace in the next life.
Dale Gentry
September 17, 2013
RIP my friend and being true to the 173rd airbourne you are now a true SKY SOLDIER looking down from above. I am honored to have known you Kevin Semper Fi my veteran brother!
Dujuan Clemmons
September 17, 2013
Bro the last time we was together u said to me I love u bro I know I'm going to miss coming over to help you. Ur truly be missed n know ur with ur mom,Jessie.we're going to miss u. Love the Clemmons n Grider family.
September 17, 2013
little bro really miss you already. Wish I had spent more time with you since mom died.orry about Jessie, I know that had to hurt. You had a soft heart for children and pets. Thanks for crying when I had to put Lily down, It meant a lot to me. Your big bro Tony
Marty and Pam
September 17, 2013
Heavenly Father,
Please bring comfort to the Shinn Family in their time of grief. Let wonderful memories of Kevin bring peace to their heavy hearts. Amen
Condolences from the Martin Pickett Family
Dujuan Clemmons
September 17, 2013
Bro the last time we was together u said u love me.I'm going to miss coming over to help u n know ur home with ur mom,Jessie. We miss u the Clemmons and Grider family.
September 16, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. May The Lord comfort the Shinn family and friends. To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord. -Joe and Cheri Adams
Linda Hoss Montgomery
September 16, 2013
Perhaps they are not stars in the sky.......but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.
Eskimo proverb
At night I will look for your star. Goodbye my Dear Friend,
Bonnie (Frederick) Winkel
September 16, 2013
My heart is heavy for all of the Shinn's. Kevin is with his parents and my parents and nothing will ever hurt him again. My thoughts and prayers are with you all .
Lisa Hennigar
September 16, 2013
My heart is heavy for you all...Cherish those fond memories...May God bless the entire Shinn family.
Rhonda King
September 16, 2013
I loved Kevin like a Brother & for years he was my brother-in-law. When Tom was in AF Boot Camp Kevin would drive to my Mom's, pick me up & take me to his apartment on 10th where, as he put it, could keep an eye on me, lol He was always wearing his smile & easy to talk &/or joke around with. He was a wonderful Brother, Son, Uncle & Loved by Many. Kevin never let his great loss from the war stop him from doing anything he wanted to do.He liked to make himself appear like the big, bad guy but he was really a softie & had a BIG heart. RIP Kevin,you will never be forgotten.
Larry Holler
September 16, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 16, 2013
Kevin you will be missed. I know you are happy now with mom and dad but I was not ready for you to go. I love you and will miss you. Bye big brother. Mary
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