Kenneth "Kenny" R. Shanafelt, 63, of Trafalgar, IN passed away peacefully at his home on August 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born to parents Russell and Emilie (Tague) Shanafelt and was the oldest of four children.  Kenny was a devoted and adored husband, father, grandfather, and son.  He was a 1976 graduate of Whiteland Community High School and was married to the love of his life for the last 27 years.

Kenny was a member of Southland Community Church and was a beloved employee of Tway Lifting Products, where he proudly worked for the last 34 years.  Kenny deeply loved his family and his dog, Shelby.  He was a spirited presence in any room and gave wonderful bear hugs.  He was a fantastic cook and enjoyed fishing as well as caring for the beautiful and tranquil home/property he created with his wife.

He is survived by his loving wife Pamela (Skaggs) Shanafelt; three adoring children, Christina (Steven) Bishop of Indianapolis, IN, David (Katie) Shanafelt and Russ Shanafelt, both of Greenwood, IN, his mother Emilie Shanafelt; his siblings Mark (Debbie) Shanafelt, Penny Shanafelt and Beth Bullard; his mother-in-law Rosie Skaggs; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and the apple of her Papaw's eye, his only grandchild Madelyn Bishop.

Kenny was preceded in death by his father Russell Shanafelt, father-in-law Leroy Skaggs, and a nephew John Shanafelt.

The family would like to give special thanks to daughter-in-law Katie Shanafelt, for her incredible selflessness in the last weeks of Kenny's life, moving in to be full time caregiver so Pam could continue working, and giving the family peace of mind knowing he was well cared for and able to be at home.  Katie, our appreciation for your sacrifice and caring kindness could never be fully expressed.  We are eternally grateful.

Pastor Kerry Huffman will conduct a celebration of life service on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 11AM at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN and will be live-streamed at www.swartzmortuary.com .  A visitation of gathering of family and friends will be on Monday, August 22, 2022 from 4PM until 8PM at the mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions may be made in Kenny's name to the American Cancer Society, 5635 West 96 ^th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278 or at www.cancer.org or The Neurosurgery Foundation at Goodman Campbell at www.goodmancampbell.com , or the ASPCA at www.aspca.org .   Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartmortuary.com .  Information at 317-738-0202.