William Raymond Shanks Sr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Raymond Shanks Sr. (Crisfield, Maryland), who passed away at the age of 82, on May 6, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Raymond and Rosie Mansfield Shanks; his brother Thomas Alfred Shanks; his grandchild Brooklyn Nicole Riggin; his stepdaughter Jodi Kae Cooper; and his stepgranddaughter Jodi Kae Lewis.
He is survived by: his wife Jo Ellen of Crisfield; his children, William R. Shanks, Jr., Thomas Lewis Shanks (Penny), Marvin Darryl Shanks (Dana) and Amy Lynn Shanks Hawkins (Steve); his grandchildren, Shannon Shanks, Jason Shanks (Kate), Jenni Mae Whipkey, Sarah Eden (Joshua), Erin Reynolds (Colby), David Shanks, Michael Shanks and Craig Anthony Hawkins; his stepchildren, Timothy Linton (Tabatha), Donna Walston (Alex) and Bobbi Fae Taylor (Rocky); his stepgrandchildren, Aaron Garrison (Meghan), Brian Cullen (Ashley), Kayla Garrison, Delilah Garrison, Tim Linton (Ashley), Brandon Linton (Laura), Leah Howe, Kelli Fae Sherman, Berkley Kelly, Keisha Cooper Wilson (Trey) and Michelle Cooper; and his sisters, Lorraine Cohey (Charley), Eleanor Towers and Diana Lee Connell.
Due to the restrictions of COVID-19, a private graveside will be held at Sunnyridge Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Fellowship Bible Church, 5910 Crisfield Highway, Marion Station, MD 21838, or to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21804-1733.
