Forrest L. Shankle, 56, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, September 11, 2009 in Poteau. He was born July 2, 1953 in Poteau, OK to Paul & Derotha Shankle who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by brother, Gary Shankle. Forrest was the CEO of Select Homes Inc.. Survivors include his wife Jean-Anne of the home; son & daughter in law, Jay Shankle & Jennifer Boman of Poteau, OK; daughter, Devin Shipman and Sean Covey of Monroe, OK; stepson, Lance Owen of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Brooklyn Shipman of Monroe, OK, Jadyn Boman of Poteau, OK, Andruw Covey of Monroe, OK, Jaxyn Shankle of Poteau, OK, McKenna Covey of Howe, OK; brothers, Robert & wife, Connie Shankle of Monroe, OK, Dennis Shankle of Monroe, OK; nieces & nephews, Kim Smahay (husband Jerry) of Collierville, TN, Katie Pierce of Poteau, OK, Trevor & Kayleigh Shankle of Monroe, OK; brothers and sisters in law, Bill & Brenda Pierce of Poteau, OK, Linda & Gary Winton of Cookson, OK; mother and father in law, Bill J. & Louise Pierce; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services 4 pm, Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. The family will visit with friends and relatives after the service from 4:30 - 6:30 at Glenn Thompson's Hangar at Poteau Airport.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
FORREST L. SHANKLE
Forrest L. Shankle, 56, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, September 11, 2009 in Poteau. He was born July 2, 1953 in Poteau, OK to Paul & Derotha Shankle who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by brother, Gary Shankle. Forrest was the CEO of Select Homes Inc.. Survivors include his wife Jean-Anne of the home; son & daughter in law, Jay Shankle & Jennifer Boman of Poteau, OK; daughter, Devin Shipman and Sean Covey of Monroe, OK; stepson, Lance Owen of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Brooklyn Shipman of Monroe, OK, Jadyn Boman of Poteau, OK, Andruw Covey of Monroe, OK, Jaxyn Shankle of Poteau, OK, McKenna Covey of Howe, OK; brothers, Robert & wife, Connie Shankle of Monroe, OK, Dennis Shankle of Monroe, OK; nieces & nephews, Kim Smahay (husband Jerry) of Collierville, TN, Katie Pierce of Poteau, OK, Trevor & Kayleigh Shankle of Monroe, OK; brothers and sisters in law, Bill & Brenda Pierce of Poteau, OK, Linda & Gary Winton of Cookson, OK; mother and father in law, Bill J. & Louise Pierce; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services 4 pm, Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. The family will visit with friends and relatives after the service from 4:30 - 6:30 at Glenn Thompson's Hangar at Poteau Airport.
DEVIN, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HONEY JUST KNOW THAT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU, JAY AND YOUR FAMILIES. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING YOU KNOW WHERE WE ARE AT. I LOVE YOU GIRL. CHRISTIE, COREY AND JAKE
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Arkadelphia,Ar
I have known Forrest for almost 44 years. He was always friendly and had time to talk. He and my wife are cousins. We were shocked to learn of his passing as we both had our health problems. There are many good things that could be said about Forrest, most of all He never complained and will be missed by all who knew him. May the Lord Bless and keep his family.
ReplyDeleteFirst time I heard of Forrest Shankle, the name sounded bigger than life. I was pleased to meet him and work for him. Much time has gone by, but few people make "that" impression. I am thankful for that time in my life where Forrest Shankle was "bigger than life" and gave me opportunity to grow. I still have some tools of the trade that I got from him. Guys like Forrest live in the memories of family that loved him, and in the memories of guys like me that admired and respected him. I think of him very often, and do speak his name to people who say, "Forrest Shankle"? Yes, Forrest Shankle:)
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Very good man and friend. He will be missed.
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