Kenneth Shirk

Kenneth Shirk, born February 6, 1941, age 82, of Madisonville, passed away at his home February 13, 2023. He was born in the Belltown Community in Monroe County, TN.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Patricia Shirk; parents, Eugene “Buddy” Shirk and Nancy Elizabeth “Bessie” Shirk; siblings, Bruce Shirk, Billy Eugene “Jack” Shirk, Jeralene Barbieri, and Pauline Ferlito.

Survivors include brother, Austin (Marilyn) Shirk of Wytheville, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline Bennetts and Crawford Harris; four sons and daughters-in-law’s, Kenneth E. “Buddy” Shirk, Michael and Starleen Shirk, Robert Shirk, David and Christina Shirk; daughter, Nancy and son-in-law, Jason Williams; grandchildren, Jamie Byrne (Jeremy), Amanda Manner (Kyle), Michael Shirk, Joshua Davis, Jessie Davis, Jacob Shirk, Donald Heil II, Tiffani Heil (Stephen), and Abby Shirk; great-grandchildren, Evie Byrne, Ayla Manner, Maddex Manner and Callie Pike; many nieces and nephews.

Thank you to Amedisys Hospice for the quality care provided through his illness.

There will be no formal services in honor of Kenneth’s wishes.