Mr. Dan P Shanklin

Dan Priestley Shanklin, 80 years of age, passed away on July 3rd in his beloved hometown of Humboldt, TN. Dan was a great husband, father and friend to many. If the phrase 'never knew a stranger' ever applied to anyone, it was Dan. He had a special way of connecting with anyone he ever met. Dan was born in Latham, TN on July 7, 1938 to Everett and Obeira Shanklin. Dan married Mildred Hearn Shanklin in 1959 and she preceded him in death after 53 years of marriage. Dan was also predeceased by his parents and siblings, brother Joe Shanklin and sister Faye Shanklin Call. He grew up in Weakley County and graduated from Dresden High School in 1956. Upon graduation he attended the University of Tennessee at Martin and then Murray State College where he earned an Agriculture bachelors degree. From 1961 to 1965, Dan proudly served his country in the Army, where he was a Staff Sergeant & Special Agent in Charge of the 111th Intelligence Corp. His love and pride for our country was evident to all his entire life. Dan moved to Humboldt in 1966, where he and Mildred raised their three children, Tim, Lisa and Russell. Dan was the owner of a well-respected insurance agency for many years that eventually evolved into an investment advisory firm in the early 1990's. The firm continues to prosper today as Sycamore Financial Advisors. He was a very active member of Humboldt First United Methodist Church, serving on almost every committee imaginable and as the Church Treasurer for over 30 years. He was active in mission work, participated in many Emmaus Walks, and was a longtime supporter of Lakeshore United Methodist Assembly, serving on its Board of Trustees. Dan's love of Humboldt was evident by the many organizations he served such as the Humboldt City School Board (Chairman and board member) and Relay for Life, where he was once honored as Caregiver of the Year. He also served on special committees for the Tennessee School Board Association. In 1957, Dan was on the inaugural baseball team for the University of Tennessee Martin Volunteers. He shared his love for baseball with numerous youth in Humboldt, coaching his team, Shanklin Agency, for many seasons. He had a profound impact on many young lives in the community and loved each of them as his own. Of all the passions Dan had his children were his greatest joy and accomplishment. His pride and love for them were immeasurable. Dan leaves behind three children, Tim Shanklin (Tracy) Lakeland, TN; granddaughters Taylor and Tori, Lisa Shanklin Hurley of Mt. Juliet, TN; granddaughter Priestley and grandson Ashton, step-grandsons Jacob Hurley and Tyler Hurley of Murfreesboro, TN, and Russell Shanklin (Carrie) Brentwood, TN; granddaughters Clara and Molly. Dan is also survived by several nieces and nephews. ? A celebration of Dan's life will be held 2:30 on Saturday, July 13, at First United Methodist Church in Humboldt. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:30 prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church Humboldt or Lakeshore United Methodist Assembly in Eva, TN. First United Methodist Church P. O. Box 314 Humboldt, TN 38343 Lakeshore United Methodist Assembly 1458 Pilot Knob Rd Eva, TN 38333