Kenneth L. Shrader went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on July 20, 2016. He was born in Giles County, VA to the late Maden L. and Mary Kay Shrader. Kenneth was predeceased by brothers Clarence, Johnny, Emmet, Edd and Guy and sisters, Elizabeth and Shirley. He retired from the City of Norfolk as a Supervisor for the Water Distribution Department after 30+ years of service.

Kenneth was a Christian who loved the Lord and witnessed at every opportunity. He was a member of Tucker Swamp Baptist Church. He was a loving, caring man who always put others first. He loved and adored his family. He enjoyed gardening and loved his roses.

He is survived by his loving caregivers; his wife Effie of 55 years; sons, Dale and Gary; daughter, Sherry Elsea and husband David; sisters, Ruth Orey, Betty Dalton; brother, Tommy Aliff; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Tucker Swamp Baptist Church, 37527 Seacock Chapel Rd., Ivor, VA 23898 with Rev. Curt Faison officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Dr., Suffolk, VA, 23434. Memorial donations may be made to the Tucker Swamp Baptist Church Building Fund. Condolences may be registered at www.parrfuneralhome.com.