Kent Shivers

Kenton Ray Shivers, 59, passed away April 7, 2025.

He was born August 10, 1965 in Des Moines, Iowa to his parents, Ralph and Rosie Shivers. Kent was rich on things money couldn’t buy. He was a blue-collar superman for those he loved. Kent was also a part time farmer and enjoyed it very much. He adored his family and loved spending time with them. The only thing Kent loved more than his family was God. He will be deeply missed by those who loved him.

Kent is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kathleen Shivers; children, Mercy Shivers, Grant (Samantha) Shivers, and Brett Shivers; grandchildren, Amari Taylor and A’Nayja Neal; and a host of many other loving friends and family members.

He is preceded in death by his son, Samuel Shivers; parents, Ralph and Rosie Shivers; brother, Kenneth Shivers; and his in-laws, Harold and Rita Nelson.

Family will greet friends on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 Fourth Street SW in Altoona. Funeral service will take place the following day Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Rising Sun Church, 6390 NE Rising Sun Drive in Pleasant Hill. Burial to follow at Rising Sun Cemetery, NE 64th Street in pleasant Hill, Iowa.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family in loving memory of Kent.

Condolences can be expressed at www.Hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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