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Galen Shinkle Obituary
Survivors include dear friends Stephen T. and Kathy Igou, of Chattanooga, Tenn., Beth Igou and Roland Millsaps, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Celia I. and Rob Oberhelman, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.
A memorial service will be held Jan. 12, 2026, at 2 p.m. in the Logan Funeral Home Pavilion with the Rev. Dan Rosser and Speaker Chris Berry officiating. Condolences can be sent online to the family at loganfuneralhome.com.
Logan Funeral Home and Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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Eldridge Harper
January 7, 2026
Galen was a good friend i always enjoyed talking with him about archery and deer hunting. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy for his friends and family.
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Logan Funeral Home
January 7, 2026
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Rachel Tarr
January 4, 2026
Galen was such a unique person. Allan and I enjoyed our time with him and Ruth. We will keep our special memories of him in our hearts. Rachel Tarr
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