Ralph Earl Shanks Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ralph Earl Shanks (Salisbury, Maryland), born in Keystone, West Virginia, who passed away on September 25, 2019, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ralph Earl Shanks or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dock McKinley Shanks and Ethel Ella Atkinson Shanks; and his siblings, Alvin Shanks, Lewis Shanks, Quinton Shanks, Gray Shanks, Tom Shanks, Berta Yearout and Peggy Shanks.
He is survived by: his wife Hattie Estella Stevenson Shanks; his children, Deborah Leigh Hobbs (Alan) of Leesburg, VA, Timothy Earl Shanks (Terry) of Linden, VA and David Ralph Shanks (Tammy) of Salisbury, MD; his grandchildren, Benjamin (Heather), Sarah, Rachel, Trisha, Isaac, Timothy, Karley, Brandon and Neena; his great grandchildren, Micah, Rebekah, Elijah, Michael and Piper; and his sister Betty Semler of Waterloo, IA..
