Lowell L. "Shakey" Shores' Obituary
Lowell R. "Shakey" Shores, age 76, of Sparta, IL, passed away at 10:18 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2014 in Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, IL. Lowell was born on February 11, 1938 in Cave-In-Rock, IL, a son to Denzil and Lula (Winders) Shores. On September 28, 1963, he married Judy K. Lievers in Elizabethtown, IL, and she survives. He was a member of Calvary Church in Sparta, IL and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Lowell loved his church, hunting, drag racing, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Judy, of Sparta, IL; one son, Lowell Ray Shores, Jr. Chester, IL one sister, Margaret Lampert of Carbers Ridge, IL and one granddaughter, Madison Rae Shores Fairview Heights, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Wanda Lou Rayborn and Oma Mae Simmons; and three brothers, Marvin, Randall, and Glenn Deon Shores. Funeral services will be held at Calvary Church in Sparta, IL on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 11 a.m. with Brother Tim McIntyre and Brother Arthur Austin Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Fluorine Cemetery, Rosiclaire, IL. Graveside military service will be provided by American Legion Post #571 of Hardin County, IL. Friends may call at Calvary Church, Sparta, IL from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to Calvary Church, Sparta, IL and the Alzheimer's Association. Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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