SHORES, Kenneth K.

The Payson Roundup, Payson, Arizona, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Kenneth E. Shores May 3, 1922 - February 14, 2015 Kenneth E. Shores, 92, of Gold Canyon, Ariz. passed away on Feb. 14, 2015. Kenneth was born May 3, 1922 in White Rock, Ark. to Hattie Belle (Morrell) and Alva Omer Shores. He served two 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 Aug. 10, 1940 in Mulberry, Arkansas. They had one son, Kenneth Don Shores. On Jan. 15, 1994 he married Margaret J. Thompson, in Tempe, Ariz. 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, Ariz; granddaughter, Johnniemarie Vermilyea; and grandson, Scott Shores (Melissa) of Mesa, Ariz; great-grandsons, Beau Vermilyea of Oceanside, Calif. and Stryker Shores of Mesa, Ariz.; step-great-grandchildren, Madison and Shaden O’Donnal. Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 at 9 a.m. followed by funeral service at 10 a.m. at Resthaven Park Mortuary & Cemetery, 4310 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042. Arrangements entrusted to Resthaven Park Mortuary & Cemetery. Please visit www.resthavenpark.com for more information. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Salvation Army in Kenneth’s name.