Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
2049 Carolina Place Drive
Fort Mill, South Carolina
David Shank Obituary
April 12, 2025
David T. Shank, 82, of Ft. Mill, SC, and formerly of Roanoke, VA, passed away Saturday, April 12, with his loving wife by his side.
He was predeceased by brothers, Billy, Michael, and Steven; and sister, Mary Swann Lantz.He is survived by his wife, Sharon Fitzpatrick Shank; daughter, Jennifer Shank; son, Chad Lahar; granddaughters, Carrie Davis and Jenna Lahar.
David was employed by Norfolk Southern Corp. for 34 years. He was known for his quick sense of humor and always willing to lend a helping hand. He was deeply loved by his family and many friends.
Special thanks to his caring neighbors and Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care of David the last few months.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Gentiva Hospice, 223 S. Herlong St., Rock Hill, SC 29732.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be announced at a later date.
Palmetto Funeral Home, Ft. Mill, SC.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for David Shank
Sponsored by Palmetto Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Fort Mill Palmetto Funeral Group.
1 Entry
Maryglenn (Falls) Huffman
April 18, 2025
So many memories! Summers at his grandparents' cabin on a dammed up creek in Catawba, swimming at his other grandparents' home, going to his home to watch tv (they had a tv before Roanoke had a tv station), helping him with Geometry, his mother's death in 1961. He also introduced me to Ed Huffman, the love of my life. We double dated with David and Diane before they married and Jennifer was born. He and Diane Slusher took us to North Carolina to get married because my parents wouldn't sign for me to get married in Virginia. That night he and Diane took us to dinner at the Candlelight restaurant. David's father was my mother's first cousin. They lived across the alley and three houses up from us. Oh, I smoked my first cigarette with David and an older girl that his mother knew. So many more memories! Rest in peace, David. Tell Ed Huffman that I said that I still miss him!
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in David Shank's name
Memorial Events
for David Shank
Funeral services provided by:
Palmetto Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Fort Mill2049 Carolina Place Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29708
How to support David's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor David Shank's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
