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Roselande Nicolas
March 3, 2010
He will be missed! Our hearts goes out to the family but know he touched so many hearts at CCHS and Moultrie. We love you Mr. Shanks.
James "Tank" Nelson
March 3, 2010
Treasured memories remain for the Shanks family & friends, may they bring you comfort in your time of grief. God knows best, believe in his wisdom, and I'm praying for God to bless & protect your Family!!!
Sincerely,
Jerome Haggins
March 1, 2010
Ms. Shanks & Family, May God keep your spirits high, and that you find consolation in the extraordinary work that Ernest has put forth in all he did. I clearly know that he was a beacon of light at FVSU and in Moultrie. Please accept my deepest condolences, and hearfelt best wishes.
Sincerely,
Jerome "Duke" Haggins
Deanie Campbell
February 27, 2010
A bright light has blinked out-- that of Shanks. But, I know that although he is no longer a shining spot in this world, his example and teaching will go on through those whose lives he touched and through thosed he loved most- Adama, Shomari and Jamal. My thoughts and prayers are with you. And I'll miss him.
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Leslie Register
February 27, 2010
Precious LaVonda,
I am so sorry TeeBee has left us. Treasure all the memories.
Still love you and those handsome sons
Leslie Register
James & Sarah Stancil
February 27, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
February 27, 2010
Ms Shanks,my heart is so heavy. Ive missed him always.
May the peace of the Lord be with you,Jamal, and Shamori always. His love and devotion to the three of you was always present.
Constance Johnson
Moultrie, Ga
Easter B. Tubman Chinn
February 26, 2010
Growing up together in the neighborhood together as kids,Ernest was always the outspoken one.He always took lead and stood out in everything he set out to do.His smile wil always be missed as well as a great man.
Lee Adams
February 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Monica Lawson Stills
February 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers with you all at this time, From Vanzell Lawson Jr and family.
Brenda Andrews
February 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Percy Grant
February 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with this family in this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Percy Grant FVSC class of 89
Marvia Munford
February 24, 2010
Darren and I would like to let the Shanks family know that we are praying for you during this ordeal. Atiba was such a wonderful force in our lives. I for one will always be grateful for the ways he endeavored to mentor my son. Throughout his life he always imparted wisdom with humor. We will never forget his impact and influence. My wish for you the family is that GOD will continue to keep you in HIS perfect peace during this storm in your lives.
Phyllis Dotson
February 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gertha Poitier
February 24, 2010
Lord, please accept another Wildcat into your loving arms. Family know that the FVSU family will miss him as well.
Gertha Poitier Whitehead, class of "74
Patricia Thompson
February 24, 2010
May God continue to bless you (Adama) and the childrens.I met Earnest at Colquitt County High School we work together as Guidance Counselor. He was a strong man who loved working with childrens he will be missed.
Kenneth O Hardeman
February 24, 2010
Ernest, was a unique/focused spirit during my time at FVSU. He followed life with a passion and endeared himself to many. Our prayer are with the family and dear friends. He was w GREAT help to me as a Freshman fall/1971, F V S U. We TRUST,HOPE and PRAY the good memories will sustain us NOW and days to COME.
warren hill
February 23, 2010
May God bless the family of Ernest Shanks during their time of sorrow. Ernest was a great spirit. I was a joy to have know him during my tenure at FVSU.
Warren Hill
February 23, 2010
May God bless you with peace and may you find joy in your memories.
Samuel and Emma Dumas, Atlanta GA
February 23, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Carolyn and I were classmates of Earnest at Fort Valley State University. Earnest was a friend and a great student leader during our years at Fort Valley. May God continue to bless all of his family during this time.
Doug and Carolyn Vason
FVSU 1974 and 1975
Bobby & Annette Moss
February 23, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Lucius Dodd FVSU 74
February 23, 2010
To the family of Ernest Shanks Jr please accept my sincere condolence in the home going of your love one. I knew Ernest as gentleman with great character and a true friend. I thank God for our paths crossing at Fort Valley State University. May his soul rest in peace and God give you strength in your time of sorrow.
Tami Blackshear
February 23, 2010
Class of 1998 of Colquitt County High School wants to express sincere sympathy to Mr. Ernest Shanks and Family. He truly left a huge impact on us and we will never forget him. He was someone very special to us. It was like he was our personal counselor, because he got us through it all, he went out of his way to help and serve. We will always remember you!
Class of 1998 of Colquitt County
Tami Parks
Nenna Aldridge
Yasika Wiley
Thad Brown
Corey Bonner
Alaina Stafford
Tameka Seay
Leamon Madison
Olivia Marks
Teresa Waston
Omar Davis
Peggy Bennett
February 23, 2010
I cannot begin to tell you what the Shanks family has meant to my family in Moultrie, Ga. They have a special place in my heart and always will. I learned to love Shomari and Jamal when they were students at Sunset Elementary where I was a parapro in the class Jamal was in. They even called me their "white mama"! They have been home with me numerous times after school and were just another part of my family. Mr. Shanks appeared to be all gruff and bark but he was a real softie inside! He knew where I stood with those two boys when he wanted to be "big and bad"! I will miss that gruff voice saying "SPEAK" on the answering machine when you called his home. I will miss talking with him about his boys accomplishments and how proud he was of them. I will miss teasing him about being "old"...we are only months apart in age. May God wrap his arms around this wonderful, loving family and give them peace. I will miss you dearly, old friend.
Deborah Edwards
February 23, 2010
May God's peace, love, and grace be with the family.
Love always.
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