Tom Shackelford Obituary

Tom W. Shackelford VIRGINIA BEACH - Tom Watson Shackelford, 87, passed away Nov. 4, 2010. He was born in Catawba, S.C., Oct. 1, 1923 to the late Tom and Anna Shackelford. Mr. Shackelford served our country proudly in the U.S. Navy. After retiring from the Navy, he continued his career by founding and operating the Rappahannock Copper Paint Co. Mr. Shackelford was a member of the Norview Masonic Lodge No. 113. He also participated in the Scottish Rites and the Shriners. Mr. Shackelford was an avid golfer and member of the PGA. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Steve Benefield. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Ernestine B. Shackelford; son, S. Ray Shackelford and wife Elizabeth; daughters, Sherry Lee Vincent and husband Sawyer and Gayle Benefield; brother, Henry J. Shackelford; grandchildren, Tina Lee McPherran and husband Johnny, Jeffrey A. Zimmerman, Christopher K. Jordan and wife Vicky, Victoria S. Shackelford and Brooke L. Shackelford; and great-grandson, Matthew Ryan McPherran. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. A service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 8, at Rosewood Memorial Park, Chapel of Serenity. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Mr. Shackelford's name to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502, (859) 266-2101. You may pay condolences to the family at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 6, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Tom Shackelford

8 Entries

November 14, 2010

Thank you for all the warm thoughts and prayers, we greatly appreciate it.
The Shackelford Family

November 14, 2010

Thank you to everyone for you warm wishes and thoughts.
The Shackelford Family

S. Ray Shackelford

November 14, 2010

November 14, 2010

Mom,
I miss Dad so much! I think alot about growing up and the times we all shared:we would go on the air craft carrier to tour and do lunch; we went to the Officers Club on weekends and danced the night away; you and dad would let us get our shirley temples to drink; we would go to the Surf and Sand drive in-theater for a double feather and we could go to the play ground; and, there was the time when Sherry hit me with the train(stiches) or she punched me out with my boxing gloves! Dad had my back, win or lose! All the times in the doctors with nose bleeds or dog bits. Of course, we can't leave out the times when I broke in the two bathroom doors to get to Sherry and we got the belt! Can't forget my chicken stealing! You know my formulative years! I'm glad that dad was there to help me learn right from wrong! I miss our talks, I love you dad and I'll visit you. God Bless you and keep you with HIM always. Your loving son Raykky

November 8, 2010

Sherry,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
I am sure you have a lifetime of good memories that will console you in time.
Your friend,
Nancy Crilly

Lorraine Jacobs

November 8, 2010

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

Elaine Doughty Burkhart

November 6, 2010

Ernestine & Family,
I have just received the word regarding Tom's departure. I know the time for now is difficult as you experience the emptiness that you are feeling. I shall always be grateful for having known him & his part in being our extended family. The many times seeing the two of you at the cafeteria & at the "Waffle" restaurant after church when I would be visiting our relatives, will now hold special memories as I think on these pleasant times. May the Lord comfort you as He holds each of you in His loving arms.

paul foster

November 6, 2010

very much appreciate you letting me know of Tom's passing,we will keep you in our prayers.knowing Tom for 30 years seems like a long time, but it went by too fast,and we probably worked too hard, and missed some good times.i will always remember Tom as a gentleman and one of the fairest people i ever met.
God Bless you all!

Kathryn Gainor Ventura

November 6, 2010

Ray And family and friend of Tom. a voice from the past ODU gymnastics days. So sorry to hear about your dad passing. Keep the memories close to your heart and they are alway with you. I still can hear MIke Dean and you cheering the ODU team on. My mom died 17 years ago but I still can smell her cooking. Blessing and prayer for your sadness and well wishes for more happiness in your life.

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