William H. "Bill" Shackles

Shackles, William H. Bill Born January 26, 1925 and passed over Tuesday, August 16, 2011 to join his lovely wife, Sylvia and many friends who have passed away before him. He and Sylvia Moore from Henderson, TN, were married May 27, 1950, 61 years. Preceding in death, his father, Paul Shackles, mother Marie Shackles, brothers Dick and Ben Shackles, sisters Betty Shackles and Paula Freeman, cousins and nephews. He was an enthusiastic flyer, flying from Lambert Field, with the UPML 68 Naval Squadron during his naval reserve tour. He was called to active duty to serve during the Korean conflict on the U.S.S. Grady. He attended O'Fallon Tech night school and learned aircraft maintenance and antique restoration of vintage aircraft, and from a $300 dollar pile of junk, rebuilt and flew his own so-called fishing buggy. A 75 horse continental U5 Piper, which is still flying today down in Texas. He joined the Navy at age 17, December 7, 1942 and discharged to in-active duty in 1946. Most of his war time experience was involved with anti submarine warfare. In 1947, he went to work as an organizer for the Teamster's Union Local 618, retiring as President of the Local on December 31, 1981. He was a member and Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge #9. Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Thursday, August 18, 5-7 p.m. with Funeral Services Friday, 10 a.m. Entombment Sunset Mausoleum. Contributions to Humane Society of Missouri appreciated.