Kenneth Shropshire

Kenneth Lee Shropshire, 56, of Hixson, went to spend eternity with his Lord, as promised, by his faith in Jesus Christ on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. Kenneth was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Aug. 30, 1961, to Glenda Davis Shropshire and G. King Shropshire. Kenneth was 3-years-old when his mother died and 13 when his father died. He was raised by his maternal grandmother, Wilhelmina Kilgore and stepgrandfather, John Kilgore. Kenneth worked for a time on oil rigs in Oklahoma before becoming disabled. He was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, maternal grandmother, stepgrandfather and paternal grandparents, Icy Mae Truett Shropshire and John B. Shropshire; and his uncle, John A. Shropshire. Kenneth was a very special nephew to his loving aunt, Brenda (Bill) Rock. He is also survived by his uncle, Mickey (Kathy) Kilgore; aunt, Sue Rapp and many cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. A memorial graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bill Harvey officiating. Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.