Kenneth Wade Shoemaker, age 68, of Natchitoches, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026, with family at his side in Shreveport, LA.

Born on November 28, 1957 in Natchitoches, Kenny was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who touched the lives of many.

To know Kenny was to love him. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing practical jokes on his friends. He always made everyone laugh when they were around him. He loved singing, studying the Bible, and worshiping the Lord. He was a minister of the Gospel and had previously served as pastor at Hickory Grove CM Church and Spirit of Life Worship Center.

Kenny is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sarah; his daughter Erica Scott (Jason) of Benton, LA; granddaughter Kristina Rogers (Calvin) of Fort Bragg, NC, and great-grandson CJ Rogers. He’s also survived by his sister, Ruthie Lee Taylor of Robeline, LA, and many nieces and nephews.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents Luther and Lizzie Carnline Shoemaker, four brothers (Clyde, Raymond, Bobby, and Clifford), one sister Carolyn Ensinger, and one nephew Shad Taylor.

A service celebrating Kenneth’s life will be held onWednesday, November 4, 2026 at 1 pm at New Life Evangelism Center in Natchitoches with Pastor Dennis Bjornberg and Brother Brian Jennings officiating. Burial will follow at Lambertown Cemetery in Robeline, LA.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 from 5 pm until 8 pm at New Life Evangelism Center located at 4810 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA  71457.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Clint Broadway, Randy Broadway, Ricky Broadway, Toby Carnline, Kevin Ensinger, Kevin Honeycutt, and Chuck Wyatt. Honorary Pallbearers are Jerry Carnline and Oscar Ensinger.

The family would like to thank Dr. David Green along with the nurses and staff of Willis Knighton Pierremont in Shreveport.