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Kerry Sheckles Obituary

Kerry Shane Sheckles, September 11, 1973 - February 3, 2005, 31, formerly of Shelburn, Indiana. Kerry passed away on February 3, 2005 at his home in Avon. He is survived by his daughters Karley and Riley and his wife Jennifer, sister, Mandy Sheckles and his parents, Ron and Teri Sheckles, all of Indianapolis. Grandparents, Samuel Sheckles of Indianapolis and Jim and Ardys McCracken of Shelburn. Kerry was a 1992 graduate of Ben Davis High School and a 1995 graduate of Ball State University. Kerry was formerly employed as a salesman for Central Indiana Mack Truck. Kerry will be cherished as a loving father, son grandson, brother, husband and a champion Monopoly player. He will be best remembered for his outrageous sense of humor and willingness to do anything on a dollar bet. Kerry found a friend everywhere he went. Kerry loved to be surrounded by friends and family. Please send contributions to Karley Sheckles in care of National City Bank Account # 7365086131. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to please join them in celebration of his life at Family Funeral Care Wednesday, February 9, 2005 from 4 until 10 p.m. Please visit www.mem.com to learn more about Kerry's life.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Feb. 9, 2005.

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