James Shackelford Jr.

James Shackelford Obituary

James Shackelford CHESAPEAKE - James Marrion Shackelford Jr., 76, of Chesapeake and Grandy, N.C., died peacefully Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 in his home surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Mr. Shackelford was born Nov. 7, 1933, to the late James Marion Shackelford Sr. and Elizabeth Kinsey Bangley Shackelford. He was predeceased by wife, Wilda Irene Wright. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and Granby High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed a career as a mechanical supervisor for Smith and Keene for more than 40 years. Jimmy is survived by his first wife and devoted lifelong friend, Winnie Crist and their six children, Jaymes S. "Boe" Shackelford and wife Justine, Lynda C. Shackelford, Dana S. Petrovich and husband Neal, Lisa L. Shackelford, Christopher D. Shackelford, and Jeffrey F.T. Shackelford and wife Cheryl, all of Hampton Roads; one stepson, James McCarver of Chesapeake; one brother, Bruce Shackelford and wife Jean of Chesapeake; one sister, Evelyn McGratten of Norfolk; 11 grandchildren, Carrie O'Brien, Melynda Belby, Hollie Cuellar, Jaymes Shackelford, Matthew Lawson, Michael Patton, Ian Shackelford, Brandon Shackelford, Ellen Petrovich, Jordan Shackelford and Grayson Petrovich; eight great- grandchildren, Elizabeth Mann, Nicholas Belby, Lauren Mann, Chandler Belby, Madeleine O'Brien, Alona Patton, Luke Cuellar and Abigail Cuellar; more than 30 nieces, nephews and cousins, and countless beloved friends. He was predeceased by one brother, William Ballance; and three sisters, Jane Lagana, Abbie Johnson and May Myers. He loved his family more than words can say, and sharing the simplest of life's treasures gave him great joy and never ending happiness. His legacy and memory will be carried on by all who knew and loved him. The family will receive friends at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 10 a.m. A funeral mass will follow at the church at 11 a.m. with Father W. Daniel Beeman officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The American Lung Association or Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Shackelford

14 Entries

Amy Keyes

September 23, 2010

Jimmy,You will be missed by so many who loved you. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. May you R.I.P my dear friend...

Elijah Smith

September 22, 2010

Boe, our condolences are with you and your family. We were saddened to hear about the passing of your father; we remember him well. May God continue to bless and strengthen you and your family at this time and always. Elijah(Reed) and Ella

Halbert Meeker

September 21, 2010

To the Shackelford family, I wish to extend my sympathy for your loss. I had the honor of knowing your father from a very young age and I have so many great memories of him. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. My only regret is that I could not be there with you.

Erin Higgins

September 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss.

Rick Davis

September 20, 2010

Jimmy, you were not only my favorite boss but a mentor as well. You kept all of us who worked for you in line and set a good example for us who needed it. You will surely be missed!

Mary Hughes

September 20, 2010

To Boe and the Shackelford family, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to all of. I, unfortunately never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Shackelford, but through stories I've heard from Boe and some other friends I'm saddened I never did. He sounded like such a wonderful and loving man. May God be with you all at this hard time in your lives. With Love and Prayers, Mary Hughes

jeff myers

September 20, 2010

Uncle Jimmy as he was known by all,
This was an incredible man, very giving but yet strong in the deepest sense of the word. This is a man whom once saved my life, and whom will always be given the credit for who I am today.To the family , Thank you so much for sharing him and his time with all of young men and boys whom he helped mold into men. In the air conditioning industry , he is a legend , He and his ways were the key building points in the success of Smith and Keenes Strong domination of the industry. He is accredited to my success and the success of many boys who are now and have become prominent leaders , supervisors , entrepreneurs in this area. I truly owe who I am as a man and a leader and a father to him, I will always hold him in my heart and his memory will last forever.

John Brehm

September 20, 2010

Jimmy, I will miss your friendship and the good times we had with you and Wilda over the years.

Ella (Meeker)White

September 20, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing I was told by Bo that his health was not good. I wanted to get to see him before something like this happens but we get cought up in our lives and don't take the time to do the things we should do. I know he will be missed alot by his family and friends. He was a wonderful and careing man. It doesn't seem like that long ago I was babysitting for Bo and the rest of the kids when you stop and think about your past time has just seemed to fly by. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love you
Ella White(Meeker)

Chuckie Poulter

September 20, 2010

Pops, I have always looked at you as my Father I didnt have. You have instilled in me how a man should act and hold a career, and because of those things you have always taught me i am the man i am today. I am so saddened to hear that you passed away but I know that you are no longer hurting and that you are in Heaven with my daughter Skylar. I know you are giving her a run for her money! I will miss you pops and I cant thank you enough for being the hero, role model, friend that have been to me. Thank you for never giving up on me and always showing me the way. I know I will always have you as my guardian angel!

Chuckie

Eric Taylor

September 19, 2010

Jimmy was like a father figure to all of us who ever worked at smith &keene and would be there before everybody drinking coffee and "telling you to be good "

Heather Keyes

September 19, 2010

jimmy i love you so much and will miss you. wishing you didnt have to leave us so soon. we will miss seeing you at the kitchen table drinking ur coffee with mom and dad .we wiil never forget you ever uncle jimmy..

Tom Lippert

September 19, 2010

Jimmy, I will never forget you. I always enjoyed a conversation with you and of course a handshake. I will miss you.