Kenneth Earl Shackelford Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Kenneth Earl Shackelford of Bessie, Oklahoma, born in Roswell, New Mexico, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 3, 2026 at the age of 74. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kenneth Earl Shackelford to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Kenneth farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Kenneth is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard Shackelford and Mattie Mae Shackelford (Powers); and his siblings, Nancey Sue Klein, Melvin Shackelford, Bobby Shackelford and Olen Shackelford.
He is survived by: his children, Michael Shackelford (Carrie) of Clinton, Dustin Shackelford (Renae) of Chickasha, Karisa Downing (Matt) of Clinton and Stephanie Opitz of Bessie; and his brother Jimmy Shackelford (Carol) of Fayetteville. He is also survived by ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
