of Little Rock, AR
September 30, 1939 - October 16, 2024
James Kenneth ''Kenny'' Shollmier, 85, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away October 16, 2024. He was born September 30, 1939 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the late Juanita (Dean) and Otto Shollmier. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Moritz, Richard and Roger Shollmier.
Ken is a member of the Second Presbyterian Church. He graduated from the University of Arkansas and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Ken was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard of Arkansas and as a Reserve of the Army in 1969. Upon graduation, Ken was employed by Whit Stephens of Arkla Gas in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. A few years later, he was hired by Frank Lyon in Little Rock where he remained until Mr. Lyon sold the company in the 1980's.
In 1989, Ken and his family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana after purchasing the Carrier HVAC distributorship for Louisiana and Mississippi. In operation for 20 years, Shollmier Distributing, Inc. (SDI) was named one of the Top 50 Private Companies in the Gulf Coast area for 10 consecutive years, eventually expanding distribution into more HVAC brands, a manufacturing company and a financing company. Ken also served as the
President of the National Distributor Council.
Ken remained a loyal supporter of the University of Arkansas throughout his life and wanted to return to Little Rock in his retirement. After retiring back to Little Rock, Ken developed Beau Vue Estates and Beau Rivage real estate developments.
Kenny is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lindasue Shollmier; his son, Erik Shollmier; his daughter, Tracy Abston and husband Rodney, all of Little Rock; granddaughters, Amalie and Layla Shollmier both of Ft. Collins, Colorado; and a brother, Dud Shollmier of Little Rock.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1-3pm, Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Second Presbyterian Church parlor.
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7 Condolence(s)
Cora Eddleman
Friday, November 1, 2024
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Susan Axelroth
Friday, November 1, 2024
Linda Sue, you and yours are in my prayers for God's comfort & peace. He was a fine man & it was my privilege to have met him.
Denny Cantavespri
Thursday, October 31, 2024
What a wonderful person Ken was.I worked for him for many years and those times were the best.Ken treated all of us like family at work and outside of work.So many good times to talk about and like I said such a great and giving man.
Miss LindaSue Eric and Tracy my deepest condolences and also to the rest of his family
Denny Cantavespri
Nancy Tucker
Thursday, October 31, 2024
So many fun memories with Kenny and Lindasue on R dock and at their home!! What a lovely family who were so kind and loving to my kids as they were growing up! He will be sorely missed. Love and prayers to the family. Bill and Nancy, Grant and Paige
Richard, Alice and Peyton Watts
Thursday, October 31, 2024
We have such wonderful memories of Ken & Lindasue at the lake. Our prayers are with your family.
Bob Veitinger
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Deepest sympathy to Lindasue and family, very sorry for your loss!!
As part of the original SDI
organization, I knew Ken as great business man, boss, and most importantly a good man & friend!
God Bless, rest in peace!
Best Regards,
Bob
Sidney “Bill” Bailey
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
I worked for Ken and Lindasue at SDI from the time they bought the Carrier distributor to the time they sold it back to Carrier. Ken and LindaSue were outstanding employers and treated me and my wife Joan with the utmost kindness and respect. We have fond memories of those years, including the wonderful dealer trips that we were included on.
LindaSue, Erik, Tracy, and Brian please know that Joan and I have Ken and the Shollmier family in our thoughts and prayers. May Ken rest in peace and may the good Lord, bring peace and comfort to the entire family
God richly bless Ken and the Shollmier family.
Joan and Bill Bailey