Lee Shankles Obituary
Lee was born June 9, 1985 in Livingston, Texas and passed away November 26, 2025 in Lufkin, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, William Shankles; sister, Kimberly Shankles, grandmother, Mildred Strawter; grandfather Alvin Shankles; and grandmother, Willie B. Shankles.
He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Shankles; grandfather, Leo Strawter; and cousins, Cathrine Young, April Young and Thomas Phillips; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
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406 N Yaupon Ave, Livingston, TX 77351
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