Kenneth Edmund Shunk, 57, of Springfield passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011 in Cox Medical Center South. He was born August 16, 1953 in Springfield, MO the son of Willard and Mildred (Price) Shunk.
Ken graduated Parkview High School in 1971, Southwest Missouri State University in 1975 and received his Juris Doctorate from University of Missouri in 1978. He was a member of the Missouri Bar Association and the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. Ken practiced law in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Dallas, Texas and Springfield, Missouri. Ken was a kind, gracious and loving man who donated many hours to helping those in need.
Ken was preceded in death by his father Willard. He is survived by his wife Becky; daughter Autumn Albert and husband Bobby; two grandchildren: Cameron and Kendra; his special boys (dogs)Wyatt and Doc; mother Mildred; sister Sally Riley and husband John; two nephews: Brandon and Travis and wife Cara and numerous other relatives and friends.
A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2011 from 5:00-7:00 pm in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be left at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Southwest Humane Society, as this is a charity dear to Kenny’s heart.