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JoAnn Lewis
January 11, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June-Bug Dowell/ Sedoris
January 11, 2011
I am sorry for your family's loss..Kenneth was a very loving and caring person. He loved to make people smile..I have know him since I was a little girl and I will miss seeing him come into K & W Cafeteria, coming down the line and making everyone there laugh at something..He always gave me a hug when he saw me..Keep your memoriers close they will help you get through the lonely times ahead of you..
January 11, 2011
May the Lord comfort and bless the Shoemaker family in the loss of Ken.We are praying for you. We rejoice in the good news of Ken's salvation last week.
Pastor Gary Styers Liberty Baptist
Frankie Jmaes
January 10, 2011
it is with such sorry to have lost a great man such as the Boss!!!! ken shoemaker!!! i learned alot from the boss!! he will ever be remembered in the james house hold!!! and to the shoemaker family our heart's are with you guy's in your time of lost!!! Frankie & Cindy James
Darrel Flippin
January 10, 2011
I remember the first time I met Ken. He came up to me and hugged me and told me he loved me, and I thought what have I run into. Come to find out he was a great guy and he really loved everyone he met. He will be missed by all but not forgotten. Keep the Faith.
Jessica Spurlok
January 10, 2011
Ken was a customer of mine at Lowes Foods on University. He was one of my favorite customers. He always came in and told funny stories and would depart by saying he loved us, He was a wonderful man and will definitely be missed. I love you Ken!
January 10, 2011
Kennth was a wonderful person he will be missed.I remember the times we shared together for years. Kennth was just like a Dad to me he made me feel as thou I was one of his children, he will truly be missed.
I am so thankful to know that Kennth is in a better place and I know he is saying this right now to his family Wish you were here its such a beautiful place.
Wish you were here nothing but pure sunny days.it never rains and no one complains and I haven't seen a tear, I'm having a great time wish you were here.
One day we will all be together. My prayers are with the family.
Linda Lacy
mary parks
January 10, 2011
Even though I only knew Mr. Shoemaker for a very brief period, he had such an impact on my life! He made me laugh and he brightened my day when he would say,"I love you, you know that!" I think everyone loved him!! What a beautiful addition to heaven this man will make!!I will never forget him....never....Ellen Parks, RN
Gayla Flynt Posey (Pulliam's BBQ)
January 9, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Ken. He was a very kind and loving man. He was also very funny. There are two episodes that I would like to share that I will always remember about Ken. One was the time I saw him at Lowe's Foods in Stanleyville. We were picking on each other like we did when he came into Pulliam's BBQ to get something to eat. All he had in his hand was one banana. I asked him why one and not a bunch. Well, my family eats them all up and I have none left. So, I come to get me one every day. That is when I started calling him "Nanner Man". The other time was when he came to Pulliams to get something to eat. His beloved Baby was still living then and he took that dog everywhere. Well, he left Baby in the car. He went to open the door and Baby had locked him out. He had to break the little window on his car after trying to coax Baby to hit the unlock switch forever. I will miss Ken, but know that he is in heaven. My thoughts and condolences go out to the family. I hope my stories have lightened your grief a little, but know he will be in your hearts as well as the hearts of all those that loved Ken. God be with you.
A.G. Carmichael
January 9, 2011
Sorry for your loss.I did not know Ken very well. May God bless all of you
darrell asbury
January 9, 2011
ken was a special person...my two favorite sayins were"I LOVE YA" and "GET THE MONEY OUT I'M ON THE WAY"i will miss him.I send my condolences to the family.all the boys at B&R miss ya buddy....
John Griffin, Jr
January 9, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Kenneth's passing. I have nothing but fond memories of him. The family is in my thoughts and prayers. I know what you are going though. Stay strong, remember all the good times and the laughs and it will help you cope with the pain. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Love, Johnny Griffin
Norma Cox
January 9, 2011
To the Shoemaker family,
What a lovely man to do business with. He was just a joy and I know he will be missed also by is business family.
My prayers and thoughts go with each of you.
January 9, 2011
My deepest sympathy. Carolyn C. Shoemaker
Jennifer L Jarvis Jarvis
January 9, 2011
I knew Kenneth through my daddy (Larry Jarvis), he was a family friend. I work 3rd shift at Walmart and he would come in in the morning and always speak to me and no matter what the weather was like he always said "IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY"! He would always bring a smile to my face. I am so sorry for your lose he was a wonderful man.
Robin Willard
January 9, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Lisa Renegar
January 9, 2011
"Kenneth is brighting up Heaven with smiles".
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