Floyd Kenneth Shockley

March 15, 1938 - November 12, 2020

*** UPDATE: UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO RISING COVID-19 CONCERN, THE SHOCKLEY FAMILY HAS MADE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO HAVE A PRIVATE SERVICE FOR KEN. THE OPTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VIRTUAL ZOOM VISITATION WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 FROM 10am-12pm. THE FAMILY HOPES TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE IN THE FUTURE WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. **** Should you chose to join virtually, please provide your name and email address to [email protected], and further details will be provided. Floyd Kenneth (Ken) Shockley D.O. FACOS, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the age of 82. He was born in Philadelphia to Floyd W. and Clara (Hagar) Shockley. Ken received his undergraduate degree from Gettysburg College and earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He served in the medical corps of the US Army Reserves. Dr. Shockley was dedicated to the medical profession and was an associate professor in the department of surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine, and a clinical instructor in Urology for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He served as the head of the urological residency training program at Kennedy Memorial Hospitals-University Medical Center, as well as chairman of urology. He was well known for his leadership in numerous professional associations and for contributions he made as chairman of the ACOS Urological Discipline, the ACOS Residency/ Fellowship Evaluation Committee, his membership on the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, his work as an examiner for the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, and for his service as a governor on the ACOS Board. He was a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, The American Osteopathic Association, the osteopathic societies of Camden County and New Jersey, and the New Jersey Urologic Society, as well as an associate member of the Philadelphia Urologic Society. He served as President of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons from 1992 to 1993, and was awarded the Orel F. Martin Medal for outstanding contributions to the osteopathic profession. He worked diligently to promote the advancement of osteopathy and his life’s passion was training residents to become excellent surgeons who would remain actively involved members of the profession. He developed life long relationships that reached beyond the operating room and continued to mentor physicians well after his own surgical career had ended. Ken was an avid sport fisherman who enjoyed boating, especially with Captain Mark Terpeney. He was a member of the Cape May Marlin and Tuna Club and the Avalon Yacht Club. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd, and his mother, Clara. He leaves behind a sister, Nancy Kirsch; The mother of his children, Marie Shockley; His three sons, William (Dorothy) Shockley, Kenneth (Dawn) Shockley, and David (Michele) Shockley; His eight grandchildren; His loyal dog Spike, and his long time companion, Dottie Sheehan. *** UPDATE: UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO RISING COVID-19 CONCERN, THE SHOCKLEY FAMILY HAS MADE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO HAVE A PRIVATE SERVICE FOR KEN. THE OPTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VIRTUAL ZOOM VISITATION WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 FROM 10am-12pm. THE FAMILY HOPES TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE IN THE FUTURE WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. **** Should you chose to join virtually, please provide your name and email address to [email protected], and further details will be provided. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of F. Kenneth Shockley D.O., FACOS to: The Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 or online at www.parkinson.org Parkinson's Foundation 200 SE 1st Street Suite 800 Miami, FL 3313