Donald Lee Shanklin
July 19, 1939 - January 11, 2016
Donald Lee Shanklin, Sr, 76, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2016 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Donald was born July 19, 1939 to the late Floyd Shanklin and Benetta Harvey Jackson. He was preceded in death by his twin sons: Donald and Deon Shanklin. He served his country in the Army for two years. Donald retired from George Koch & Son where he worked deligently for 36 years. He was a member of the American Legion Otis Stone Post #354. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years: Dolphine Shanklin; One loving sister: Nanaetta Williams of Evansville IN; three daughters: Donese Farmer (Mike), Latrice Lawson (Elijah) of Evansville IN, Jacque Jones (James) of Texas; three sons: Keith Shanklin, Mark Shanklin, Sr., Geoffery Malone all from Evansville IN; 35 Grandkids, 36 Great grandkids and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Donald Lee Shanklin, Sr, 76, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2016 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Donald was born July 19, 1939 to the late Floyd Shanklin and Benetta Harvey Jackson. He was preceded in death by his twin sons: Donald and Deon... View Obituary & Service Information