Kenneth George Shanline

January 8, 1921 - March 30, 2018

Palm, Bay, FL, formerly of Turon, KS – Kenneth George Shanline, 97, of Palm Bay, Florida, formerly of Turon, KS, died Friday, March 30, 2018 at William Childs Hospice House, Palm Bay, FL. He was born on January 8, 1921 in Kendallville, IN, the son of Albert Earl Shanline and Julianna Shanline. In November of 1942, he married Joyce (Turner) Shanline in Greenville, SC. She preceded him in death on October 23, 1998. Kenneth was Lutheran by Faith. He was a farmer/rancher and Director of South Central Telephone for 35 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II also a memeber of the American Legion. Kenneth was on the Turon and Fairfield School Boards and developed the feed lot and restaurant in Turon. Surviving are two daughters, Frances (Karl) Marcocci of Palm Bay, FL & Julia Shanline of Turon, KS; two grandchildren, Raymond (Chris) Runyan & Deidre (Lee) Loesel; four great-grandchildren, Peter Yoe, Morgan Runyan, Gregory Runyan, & K.C. Gallope; & two great-great grandchildren. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joyce, one brother, Rowland Shanline, & one sister, Thelma Bauman. Cremation has taken place. Friends may sign the register book on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Larrison Funeral Home, 400 N. Martin, Turon, KS 67583 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Turon Community Church, Turon, KS with Pastor Steve Gill officiating. Burial will be in the Turon Cemetery, Turon, Ks. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice in care of the funeral home.