Mr. Kenneth Shropshire

August 20, 1941 - April 17, 2020

Mr. Kenneth Shropshire, 78, of Oxford, passed away on April 17, 2020 at home. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 20, 2020 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. A private graveside will follow for the family with Dr. Jack Gray officiating. He is survived by his children, Barry Shropshire (Carrie Weaver), Ken Shropshire (Tanya), Krista Christian (Erick); grandchildren, Brooke Stroud (Ty), Blake Christian, Liza Shropshire, Jace Shropshire; great grandchildren, Drake and Luke Stroud; sister, Pat McComb (Tony), and a host of extended family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Shropshire; parents, Fannie Lou and Kelly Shropshire; sister, Joy Billingsley, and a brother, Tommy Shropshire. Mr. Shropshire worked at the Anniston Star for 42 years in the composing room placing advertisements in the paper. He was an active member of the Anniston Elks Lodge. Mr. Shropshire was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church. Mr. Shropshire was a huge Alabama football fan. The family would like to extend a special thank you to New Beacon Hospice for the love and care they have shown.