Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Shilton, Kenneth Sr. January 9, 2018
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Lakewood News-Sat.Jan.13,2018

Kenneth Shilton Sr.
Lake Odessa, MI - Kenneth Shilton Sr., age 72, of Lake Odessa passed away Tuesday,
Jan 9, 2018 in his home.

Ken was born in Portland, on March 11, 1945, the son of the late Iril and Matilda
(Hissong) Shilton. He was raised in the Sunfield area and attended local schools. When his
mother passed away at a young age, Ken began working on the family farm in Sebewa, to help
support the family.

Ken spent the majority of his working career as a livestock hauler. In 1978 Ken
built his first livestock trailer in the driveway of his home and shortly there after began 
hauling livestock for local farmers. Ken was an extremely hard worker. Ken also hauled 
around an Amish crew that he helped build high tinsel fences for the last 15 years.

Ken was always on the go, He was referred to as Mary's Energizer Bunny, keeping busy
tinkering around the house and working with wood. His sense of humor and beautiful
smile were contagious; Ken was always playing tricks on the people he loved. Ken love
helping his Amish friends and spending time with his beloved grandchildren, extending his 
knowledge to them. He also enjoyed traveling with his beloved "Angel" Mary. Both
loved visiting his daughter in Tennessee.

Kenneth is survived by his beloved "Angel" Mary Everitt; his daughter, Robin
Krokker; four sons, Kenny Shilton Jr., Mark Hilton (Tami) Kevin Shilton (Cindy) Douglas Shilton;
Mary's four children, Charlene Everitt, Chelly Frizzell, Cheryl Everitt, Charlie Everitt
(Jen); two sisters, Bertha Smith, Pauline Crawford; his brother, Royal Shilton Sr.; 32
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta J. (Law) Shilton, who passed away on
April 29, 2015; son-in-law, Jeffry Lee Krokker, who passed February 18, 2016, and his
siblings, Carl, Margaret, Edith, and Howard.

The family will receive visitors on Sunday, Jan 14, from 2-5 pm at the Daniels
Funeral Home in Nashville.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family of Kenneth Shilton Sr.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral home in Nashville
for further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net

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