Kevin Cleo Syph was born on January 2, 1970, to Fred Shores and Sharon Syph in Toledo, Ohio. The angels called him home on March 28, 2020. He was 50 years of age.

Kevin accepted Christ at an early age. He attended First Church of God as a child. He was a 1988 graduate of DeVilbiss High School. He was employed at Park Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation, formerly Darlington House.

Kevin had a love for football. His favorite college team was the University of Michigan Wolverines, and his favorite professional team was the San Francisco Forty Niners. He also loved playing his PlayStation Four with his cousin, Junior, and his friend, Ferris.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Fred Shores.

Kevin leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Sharon Syph; brother, Frederick (Tracy) Shores, Jr, (Toledo, Ohio); and three sons, Dametrius Syph, (San Antonia, Texas), Kishawn Syph, and Aston Williamson-Syph, Toledo, Ohio); along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and special friend, Perry Loggins.