Robert S. Chenault

Robert S. Chenault obituary

Robert S. Chenault

Robert Chenault Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shannon Funeral Service - Shelbyville on Oct. 13, 2025.

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Robert S. Chenault, 80 of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away Saturday October 11, 2025 in Shelbyville.

Robert was a member of Salem Baptist Church, an Army Veteran, and a retired land reclamation inspector from the state of Kentucky. He was also a member of NCOWS and loved dressing in old Western attire. He engaged in action shooting and enjoyed building black powder rifles.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Elizabeth Chenault, and a stepmother, Annie Miller.

Robert is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra Chenault, of Shelbyville, Kentucky; a daughter, Megan Salyer (Brent) of Meally, Kentucky; his grandsons, Christopher Meek, Gage Salyer and Garrett Meek; a brother, David Chenault ( Linda) of Grove City, OH and a sister, Cordelia Miller of Eminence, KY; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Salem Baptist Church, 8311 Mt. Eden Road Shelbyville, Kentucky 40065.

Roberts' wishes were to be cremated.

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