Kenneth R. Showers, 60, died June 23, 2009, at Port St. Lucie Medical Center. He was born in Jacksonville and lived in Fort Pierce. He graduated from Lincoln Park Academy in 1967. He served in the Army. He was employed with the New York School System. He was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, where he served as a trustee, on Usher Board No. 1, the Male Usher Board, and the Sons of Allen. Survivors include his fiancée, Beverly Williams of Fort Pierce; daughters, Denise Showers and Melissa Showers, both of New York; mother, Lois Dickerson of Fort Pierce; brother, Rodney Dickerson of Fort Pierce; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack E. Showers; and sister, Joselyn Williams.

I have fond memories of you shooting hoops at both practice and games at Dan McCarty and at Stetson U. You were quite a site to see. My other memories of sitting by you in Miss Andrews's trig class make me chuckle. You were too smart for her! Literally! Rest in peace, Friend.