Kenneth E. Shores

Kenneth E. Shores, 92 of Gold Canyon, Arizona passed away on February 14, 2015. Kenneth was born May 3, 1922 in White Rock, Arkansas to Hattie Belle (Morrell) and Alva Omer Shores. He served 2 years in the Civilian Conservation Corps, in Pearce, Idaho and Arkansas. He worked for Royal Crown Cola and several roofing companies, among them Anchor Roofing Company where he worked 25 years, retiring as Superintendent in 1986.

Kenneth married Johnnie A. Smither on August 10, 1940 in Mulberry, Arkansas. They had one son, Kenneth Don Shores. On January 15, 1994 he married Margaret J. Thompson, in Tempe, Arizona. Kenneth was preceded in death by parents Alva and Hattie Shores, wife Johnnie Shores, and Sister Muriel McCabe.

He is survived by wife Margaret, son (Kenneth) Don (Janice) of Payson, AZ; granddaughter Johnniemarie Vermilyea, and grandson Scott Shores (Melissa) of Mesa, AZ; great grandsons Beau Vermilyea of Oceanside, CA and Stryker Shores of Mesa, AZ; step-great grandchildren Madison and Shaden O'Donnal.

Visitation will be held Saturday, February 21, 2014 at 9:00am followed by funeral service at 10:00am at Resthaven Park Mortuary & Cemetery, 4310 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042. Arrangements entrusted to Resthaven Park Mortuary & Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Salvation Army in Kenneth's name.