Robert "Kenny" Head

Robert "Kenny" Head obituary, Shelbyville, KY

Robert "Kenny" Head

Robert Head Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shannon Funeral Service - Shelbyville on Dec. 17, 2025.
Robert "Kenny" Head, 80, of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Shelbyville.

Kenny was a member of the Church of the Annunciation in Shelbyville, Kentucky. He proudly served in the United States Navy and had retired from GE after 40 years of service. He enjoyed tending to his flowers and watching his birds. He also loved watching Nascar and the UK Wildcats.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Michael and Mary Serena Spaulding Head; his brothers, Francis "Mike" Head, and Jesse Head.

He is survived by his son, Robby Head (Paula) of Shelbyville; his granddaughters, Aryn, Caitlyn, and Delany Head; his sisters, Eva Hughes (Fred) of Louisville, Angie Shaw of Louisville, Ann Head of Howardstown, and Jo Coomes (Pat) of Louisville; his goddaughter, Lisa Livers of Fisherville; a host of nieces and nephews; and his close friends and neighbors, Steve and Becky Jarrard.

The family has chosen not to have any services.

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