Obituary: Lonnie Shackelford

Lonnie Wendell Shackelford, 83. Born September 7, 1940. Died July 12, 2024 after a long illness. 

He is survived by one daughter, Lindsey Shackelford of Denver, Colorado; one nephew, Eugene (Betty) Richmond of Fort Meyers, Florida; one nice, Brenda (Paul) Wilson of Harrodsburg, Kentucky; several cousins, great nieces and nephews; and special friends Donnie (Tari) Tharpe and Bob Flaig. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Verna Mae Thomas and Elmer "Quack" Shackelford, one daughter Kristen Shackelford, and one sister Ann Richmond. 

Lonnie was of the Baptist faith and retired as Plant Engineer at Square D. 

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