William Richard “Bill” Shugart, 85 of Benton, KY died on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.
Born Sunday, May 13, 1934 in Carmel, IN, he was the son of the late Mark Shugart and the late Sylvia (Stazer) Shugart. He was the husband of the late Dorlas (Moore) Shugart.
He was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving in the Korean War Conflict. After that he went on to manage the school bus garage in Carmel, IN. He retired from Vulcan Materials as the shipping supervisor and was a member of Maple Spring United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his children, Shelly Miller of Russell Springs, KY, Gary Shugart of Sheridan, IN, Pamela Shugart of Benton, KY, James Shelburn of Benton, KY, Kenny Shelburn of Whitesburg, GA, Roxanne Aldridge of Springfield, TN, Tim Shelburn of Laguna Beach, CA and Tommy Shelburn of Benton, KY; sister, Suzie Kitchens of Patriot, IN; 17 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorlas (Moore) Shugart; son, Michael Lee Shugart; and two grandchildren, Serena Angers and Rebecca Aldridge.
A Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Collier Funeral Home, located at 211 West 5th st, Benton, KY 42025 with the Gary Shugart officiating.
Interment will follow in Maple Springs Cemetery, Benton, KY.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, June 14, 2019, at Collier Funeral Home.