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Gregory Shackelford Obituary
Age: 71 • Verona
Gregory Lee "Peck" Shackelford, 71, husband of Joan Clatterbaugh Shackelford of 264 Skyview Circle, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017, in the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Mr. Shackelford was born on July 14, 1946, in Harrisonburg, a son of the late Earl Woodrow and Ina Kathleen (Armentrout) Shackelford.
Peck was a member of the Verona United Methodist Church and a veteran of the United States Coast Guard serving with the Presidential Honor Guard. He brought joy and laughter to others wherever he went.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Shackelford was preceded in death by an infant son, Tracy Scott Shackelford; and a special great nephew, Joshua Scott "Josh" Shackelford.
Surviving in addition to his wife, is a son, Nicholas Todd Shackelford; two grandchildren, Dillon and Chloe Shackelford; a brother, Stan Shackelford and wife Brenda; aunt, Ellen Armentrout; two nephews, Jeff Shackelford and Chris Shackelford; a special great niece, Brooke Weeks; and his favorite cookie baker, Sherry Cox.
A Graveside service will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Oaklawn Memory Gardens by Pastor Scott Duffey. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 120 Wall Street, 29th Floor, New York, New York 10005 for the Greater Augusta Out of the Darkness Community Walk at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net
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Kenny C. and Phyllis J. Craig
October 2, 2021
Greg was one of those few people you ever meet on earth about whom you could truthfully say, "There are just not enough good people on earth like my friend, "Peck"!!!!! Now that he has worn his angel wings in heaven these past few years, I am sure the angels are now saying the same thing!!!!!!!! God Bless all who have and still love him!!!!
Kenny & Phyllis
Jack Gregson
February 27, 2018
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I served with Greg in the Honor Guard.
Susan and Rusty Ashby
October 17, 2017
Our condolences to Peck's family. He was a good friend of our family. (The Carter's). Always a smile that just made you feel good. God bless.
Don Houser
October 11, 2017
Many years ago I attended Dunsmore Business College with Peck, and he was always a funny guy with a great personality. I have thought of him over the years. Very sorry to hear of his passing. My sympathy to his family.
Chris & Judy (Hickok) Campbell
October 11, 2017
So sorry to hear about Peck. Always made us laugh.
Delana Kelly
October 10, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss! Greg, was a great person to work with at ABC!
Danny and Linda Alexander
October 10, 2017
May God be with you all during this difficult time. We have known Peck since we were kids and have many fond memories of him. Hope you can find peace and comfort in all the happy times.
Rodney Freeman
October 10, 2017
May God bless the Shackelford family . Peck a very good person. He never meet a stranger.
life well done Peck
Rusty Ralston
October 9, 2017
Have known Peck for many years. A great guy. He will be missed. Condolences to the family. I will miss him.
JoAnn & Walter Cason
October 9, 2017
Many fond memories of Peck from our days of FDHS class of 1965. He was always a fun guy to be around. Our deepest sympathy to his family. Sure you have many fond memories .
Kenny & Phyllis Craig
October 9, 2017
Joan & Family
Peck was a great friend of ours for life. We will always treasure our good times together and his memory.
May God's peace give you comfort.
kcc
Wilson Broughman
October 8, 2017
RIP Mr. S, Condolences to the family.
Nicholas Shackelford
October 8, 2017
Dad,
No matter where I am
Your spirit will be beside me
For I know that no matter what
You will always be with me.
By Tram-Tiara T. Von Reichenbach
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