Richard Lowell Shanks Obituary
The memory of Richard Lowell Shanks of Martinsville, Illinois, born in Terre Haute, Indiana, who passed away on September 4, 2024 at the age of 71, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Lowell Shanks to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Richard is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Richard's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lowell Eugene Shanks and Marie Shanks (Johnson). He is survived by: his sister Catherine Gilbert (Billy) of Lewis, IN; his nieces, Stacey Guthrie of Clinton, IN and Mindy Roberts (Ricky) of Martinsville, IL; and his great-nephew Dalton Roberts. He is also survived by many cousins and friends.
A graveside service was held on Wednesday, September 11th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Olive Branch Cemetery.
