Kent Robert Shropshire

Kent Robert Shropshire entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the age of 52. Husband of Erica Wilner Shropshire. Loving and devoted father of Lily Shropshire, Will Shropshire, Cooper Shropshire and Grey Shropshire. Son of Sandra Jane Smith and the late Colonel Richard Alan Shropshire, USAF. Beloved brother of Susanna Weeks, Brett Shropshire and the late Keith Shropshire. He was an amazing father who loved to spend time with his family. Kent was an avid car and aviation enthusiast. He also loved to cook and was a grill master. He was really a jack of all trades and could fix just about anything. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed help. We love him and will miss him dearly. Kent was born in Wichita Falls, Texas and was a resident of River Ridge, Louisiana. He graduated from Minden High School, Class of '87; and from LSU, Class of '94. Kent was a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones in Destrehan, Louisiana for 9 years. He was a Parishioner of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church in River Ridge. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Children's Hospital, 200 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118. Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Visitation at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, 10021 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, LA on Friday, October 30, 2020 from 10AM until 12PM. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Matthew the Apostle Church on Friday at 12PM. Interment will be held privately at a later date. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family during this difficult time. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.