James Ray Shanks

Virginia,Melody and Ray,It brought tears to my eyes when Domenica called and told me that he had passed away. I also remember driving around with him and melody in his hot rod. LOL It is so sad that I did not get a chance to say goodbye,But I know he's in a good place. He will be missed terribly. You guys are all in my prayers. Love Alanea Call me anytime 805-861-9830

Dear, there are not any words that I can say that will ever describe how much I love you. I feel as though I cannot go on but I know that I must. My heart is broken and I am incomplete with out you by my side. I will survive for the sake of our grandchildren and our loved ones. I know how much you loved them as well as friends and family. There will not be a day that goes by that I will not think of you and the way you made me laugh. Everyone has been so supportive and I wish to thank them...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear Shanks Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Jimmy was a very special friend to many of us. Time never diminished his spirit or his infectious smile. He will be truly missed by many.

Dad,
It has been a long while since I have been able to speak to you like this,unfortunately it has to be like this. Although we made our peace not long before your passing, I feel that so much more that I have to say. I love you Dad and your absence from all of our lives right now seems some what of a dream, I know the coming days,weeks,months and years are going to be alot more difficult to handle. Christmass' birthdays anniversaries and just living day to day w/o you is the challenge...

Dear Grandpa,
I miss you alot.Im gonna miss going everywhere with you.You are such a funny grandpa.I will always miss you because I love you.
~Love your granddaughter Jasmine~

Dear jim,
I never felt that I belonged anywhere but you made me feel like part of your family. I'll never forget the new years party we had and you told me you loved me and i was part of your family. I made you a promise that day to take care of your daughter and grandchildren and i will. you will be missed by all who knew you. Love Carlos

Dear Grandpa,
I am going to miss you so much.Thank you for spoling me and Jasmine.You are such a good Grandpa.Im gonna miss you taking us fishing and those big giant sundaes you would make us.I love you so much there is no word in the world to describe my love for you.I wil see you later grandpa.
~love your granddaughter angelina~

dear.grandpa i miss u so much we all do but were happy that your not in pain anymore.and we will never forget about you you will always be in our heads and thoughts.you will always be remebered we all love u so much you always made people laugh.but you were a great grandpa,great father,greathusband ,great friend i think thats why it hurts so much because you loved so much and you were loved so much to