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William Shunkey Obituary
He was born April 12, 1933 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to William Paul Shunkey and Elsie Leenore (Quisenberry) Shunkey.
Mr. Shunkey attended Oklahoma A&M (OSU) in Stillwater, OK. Graduated from Northeastern State University in Talaquah, OK and was commissioned in 1955 into the United States Marine Corp., where he retired on July 31, 1978 with rank of Lt. Colonel. After retiring he worked for Mercury Inboard Outboard Engines in Fond du Lac, WI, then for Zebco in Tulsa, OK. He married Barbara Charvat January 22, 1955 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara and son John Shunkey.
Mr. Shunkey will be remembered by his son Kurt Shunkey and wife Beth Ann of Conway, Arkansas; a son Craig Shunkey of Tulsa, OK; 4 grandchildren: Kyle Shunkey of Fayetteville, AR; K.C. Shunkey of Conway, AR; Jackie Lofton and husband Marvin of Tulsa, OK and Kristin Wendels of Fond du Lac, WI.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Marine Corp. Toys For Tots, or charity of choice.
Service: Memorial service will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Moore Funeral Home Southlawn Chapel of Tulsa, OK, 9350 E 51st, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145.
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JAMES PUSWASKIS
August 4, 2016
My first assignment in the Marine Corps was in 1960 as a Private in Captain Shunkey's unit, 2nd Light Support Co. 3rd Marine Division. Okinawa. I was 18 years old and wet behind the ears. I later retired in 1996 as a LtCol. The "Captain" will always be someone I remember with reverence and respect. He was a gentleman and a fine officer. I was just "surfing" the net and found his obit. I'm sorry for his passing and all my sympathy to his family. "Another Old Marine Going Home". God bless him
May 2, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to the family. May you continue to cherish the memories you have and remember that God is there for us like it tells us 1 Peter 5:6,7. I hope you continue to feel the love and support from your family and friends.
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