Larry Michael Shackelford

SHACKELFORD, Mike Larry Michael Shackelford finished his battle with cancer and rose beyond the limits of mortality on the October the 20th 2014. He now continues his journey into eternal paradise and into the presence of the God for whom he longed to meet. Born on November, the 21st 1943, he was the son of Homer and Myrtice Shackelford, and was preceded in death by his parents as well as his cherished bride of 43 years, Gail Wimberly Shackelford. He is survived by two sisters, Patricia Anne Shackelford Cauble, Janice Lee Shackelford Norris, and one brother, Richard Lynn Shackelford; and his mother-in-law, Leonita Wimberly of Conyers, Georgia. As a youth he attended Lithia Springs Elementary School, Douglas County High School, and graduated from Tallapoosa High School. As a young man he attended West Georgia College, continuing his education at the University of Georgia, graduating with an AB in 1965, and then graduating from the University of Georgia School of Law with an LLB in 1967. During his college years he also attended the USAF Officers Candidate School and was assigned to Special Investigations division in Chicago, where he met the love of his life, Gail Wimberly. He was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force with the rank of Captain. Relocating back to his home state of Georgia he began his civilian life where he raised and fathered three sons, to whom are now married to his lovely daughters-in law: Martin Kent (and Faith) Shackelford of Liberty, Kentucky, Cary Michael (and Kristy) Shackelford of Atlanta, Georgia and Kevin Matthew (and Beverly) Shackelford of Decatur, Georgia. During his vocation as a lawyer he practiced law in Decatur, Georgia for several years with the law firm of McCurdy Candler, and later as a sole practitioner. He practiced for many years with the Law Department of the City of Atlanta from where he retired in 2004. His specialty was real-estate law. His joys in life were his wife and family. In his retirement years he was blessed to travel the globe with his wife and together they visited many wonderful peoples and cultures. Throughout it all he was a devoted and enthusiastic supporter of all things University of Georgia Athletics - most especially football! In his golden years he achieved the highest honor that can be bestowed a man - he became known as "Papa" to his five grandchildren: Abigail Grace and Annabelle Hope Shackelford of Liberty, Kentucky, Asher James and Ella Elizabeth Shackelford of Atlanta, Georgia, and Evelyn Lily Shackelford of Decatur, Georgia. This life well lived and loved will be missed by all he has touched! Wait for us, Daddy, we will be there with you and mom soon! In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 2533 Stanton Rd. SE, Conyers, GA 30094; or West Side Christian Church, 992 Campbellsville St. Liberty, KY 42539. Mike was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, and his oldest son, Marty, is the minister of West Side Christian Church. All services will be held in the small white chapel of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 2533 Stanton Rd SE, Conyers, GA 30094. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6 to 8pm. The funeral will be Thursday at 11am. Graveside service immediately following at Lawnwood Memorial Park, 1215 Access Rd., Covington GA. 30014. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012; 770-483-7216.

Larry Michael Shackelford

November 21, 1943 - October 20, 2014