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Kenneth W. "Shorty" Shoemake
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Kenny served in Vietnam with the United States Marine Corp. He worked many years as a loyal co-worker at Camping World. After retiring, he served as Commander of the American Legion Post # 258 in Auburn, KY. Kenny was a Husband, Father, Popa, Brother, best friend, gentleman, a humble helper to those in need and had a relationship with the Lord.
Kenny is survived by his wife Marilyn (Nicklaus) Shoemake, two daughters; Melissa Cox (Jason) and Laura Cox (Jeff), two sisters; Debbie Collins and Diane Wharton (John), two brothers; Jimmie Shoemake (Melinda) and Joe Shoemake (Gina), three grandchildren; Braxton Cox (Lauren), Ann-Riley Cox, and Emersyn Cox and several nieces and nephews. Kenny is preceded in death by his brother Terry Shoemake, sister-in-law Sharon Shoemake and brother-in-law Jeff Collins.
Visitation at J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel will be Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from 1:00 until 2:30 pm. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 pm.
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Elizabeth Byrd
August 5, 2025
Thank you so much for the opportunity to know him and meet all of his precious family. Prayers for you all - Elizabeth Byrd RN
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Mary Funari RN
August 5, 2025
It was my honor to take care of Kenny. He will always have a place in my heart.
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