Robert E. Shofner, 82, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019.
He was a retired union rep for International Harvester, a member of Harvest Baptist Church, and a proud Marine Corps veteran. Mr. Shofner was also a dedicated volunteer for the American Red Cross Disaster Services, having helped numerous communities around the country. He also volunteered at Ft. Knox with vintage tank restoration, and he was a Kentucky Colonel.
Robert is survived by his children Donna Martinez (Tony), Jane Shofner, and Daniel Shofner; sisters Rita Heggie and Beverly Shofner; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Nickolas Lyninger and Timothy Lyninger.
His funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm Friday at Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Hwy, followed by burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12-8 pm Thursday.
Memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.