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James Shackelford Obituary
He was born December 6, 1944 in Akron to the late John and Gladys (Timbrook) Shackelford. Jim attended Green High School. He was a truck driver for many years with Pilot Freight, Churchill, and Alvan trucking companies. Jim was a member of Teamsters Local 24. He loved nature especially the animals. He loved to fish but always released what he caught.
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his twin sister, Joyce; and his brother, Don. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Shackelford; her children, Ty Cogswell, Colleen Naso, and Shelly Rotili; his sisters, Helen Cullen, Ilene Mitchell, Mary Oseland, and Nancy Shackelford; two brothers, John and Roger Shackelford; four grandchildren, Tony, Daibreah, Brandon, and Justin; two great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home, 811 Grant St. in Akron, where the funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visit www.dunn-quigley.com to share memories and condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Shackelford
May 30, 2013
Arlene, Colleen, Tony, and Daibreah ~ you are all in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed our foodie visits over the past 5 years. It seems we always got together with food and Tony as the common thread. Hold on to the good memories and allow them to comfort you. When we miss someone that has passed from this Earth, it means they were worth it! With love, Donna Hanic
Pat Barrett
May 12, 2013
To the Shackelford family.
I am so sad to find out Jim has passed.
He and I grew up together, I lived on Slusser he on Burbank with only a well worn path between us. We had the woods
and the park as our playground.Jim was a great guy and will be missed.
May 3, 2013
Arlene & Family, Jim and I go back almost 60 years, it has been my privilege & pleasure to say that - he will be missed by all he touched. Rest In Peace Jim.
Dave & Pat Youtz
May 2, 2013
Arlene, what can I say? Hang in there. I have you in my thoughts and prayers. Call if you want to talk--ANYTIME. love, linda grimm.
Mary Oseland
May 1, 2013
Jim, I'll miss our nightly calls we had through the years. You will be missed! Love, Mary
Jim and Marie Dettling
April 30, 2013
Dear Arlene,
Jim and I want to offer our sincere sympathies to you and your family during this very sad time. May God in His mercy provide you strength and peace to help you through this very difficult time. May Jim finally rest in peace.
Susan Van Norstran
April 30, 2013
To the Family of Jimmy Shackelford,
You have Our Deepest Condolences and Sympathy at the Loss of Your Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend to Many. Even though we have not seen or had touch with Jimmy for quite some time, we remember him fondly through Nancy. Rest assured he is now your Guardian Angel watching out for all of you now and he is up in Heaven cracking Jokes with Our Beloved Sister, Cheryl.
Love from the Burnley's, Joanne, Linda, Susan, and Jimmy
Barbie & Nita
April 30, 2013
We are so very sorry to learn the passing of Jimmy...He was a fantastic Dad, husband, granddad, brother, friend, cousin...a genuine kind man. Nita and I are thinking of you all and of course, in our prayers...Take care...
April 30, 2013
Arleen and Family, Take comfort in knowing that Jimmy Home, Hold on to promise of Heaven and are Lord Jesus Chirst and that his love and grace will bring comfort to all of you. God Bless Rick & Margaret Cassell
Darin & Karla Shackelford
April 30, 2013
Arlene and Family,
We are so saddened by the loss of Jimmy. Our hearts and prayers are will all of you at this most difficult time.
Dunn-Quigley Funeral Homes
April 30, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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