Charles Odell Shores, Sr.

Charles Odell Shores, Sr., age 90, of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in London, KY, he was the son of the late Stanley Shores and Lillie Smith Shores. Charles spent many years working for the City of Corbin, where he faithfully served in a variety of roles throughout his career. He was a member of Whippoorwill Pentecostal Church and was devoted to his faith and family.

Charles enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, especially fishing, building birdhouses, and spending time with his beloved dogs. He was known for his hardworking nature and quiet kindness, and he will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Evelene Shores and Dorothy Shores McDonald; and brothers, David Shores, Tim Shores, Vernon Shores, Orville Shores, and James Shores.

He is survived by his children, Lavonna Shores and Charles Odell Shores, Jr.; and grandchildren, Josh Johnson, Joseph Taylor, Charles Odell Shores III, and Patricia Shores.

Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Sunday May 17, 2026, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin, and on Monday from 12 noon until the time of his funeral service at 2pm at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the Locust Grove Cemetery in Keavy, Kentucky.

In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations to assist with expenses. Donations may be made online by selecting the “Donate Now” icon, in person at the funeral home, or by calling the funeral home directly. All donations will go toward assisting with expenses, and the family will receive a list of donors.

Arrangements are entrusted to Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Messages of condolence may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.

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