Stephen Lamar Shankles

Stephen Lamar Shankles obituary, Rainsville, AL

Stephen Lamar Shankles

Stephen Shankles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel - Rainsville on Feb. 17, 2025.

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Mr. Stephen Lamar Shankles, of Henagar, passed away February 16th, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow the service in Old Sardis Cemetery. Officiating is Bro. Jeremy Ivey. The family will receive friends from 5-8pm on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
*Survivors*
Wife,
Felicia Hancock Veal
Daughters,
Madison Shankles
Erica Shankles
Son,
Zach Shankles
Sisters,
Samantha Hancock
April Thomas
Brothers,
Jeffery Shankles
Anthony Shankles
*Preceded in death by:
Parents, Sam & Dean Vance; Brother, Shannon Shankles
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W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel - Rainsville

2226 Main St. Shiloh, Rainsville, AL 35986

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