William" Billy" Albert Shanks, 71, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 9, 2021, in Roswell, New Mexico.
A graveside service for Billy will be held at South Park Cemetery on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM.
Billy was born to Robert C. Shanks and Elisa Kimbrell on October 19, 1949, in Roswell, New Mexico.
He served in the United States Marine Corps. During Billy's time of service, he received several awards, including a National Defense Medal of Service and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a proud Veteran whose heart was to serve his country until he was honorably discharged.
Billy married the love of his life, Kathy Shanks, who preceded him in death on August 23, 2002. Prior to retiring, he worked as a feed mill operator for Alderman Cave for forty-two years.
His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, he loved them all dearly. Billy was a true "Dallas Cowboy" fan, for life! His family will carry fond memories of him.
Billy is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sháta Shanks; parents: Robert and Elisa Shanks; brother, Robert Shanks; brother-in-law, Tony Wolf; and his nephew, who was his ride and die partner, Timothy Gauna.
Those left to cherish Billy's memory are his three daughters: Michelle Hendricks and husband Mark, Melissa Castillo and husband Robert, and Linda Skipper and husband Dwayne; eight grandchildren: Michael Shanks and wife Theresa, Rob Castillo, Raymond Castillo, Shanay Granger and husband David, Mariah Bodkins and husband Daryn, Brittany Tricarico, Ernest Ray Duncan, Joseph Rullan and Fiancé Marlene; ten great-grandchildren: Lindsey Shanks, Aiden Shanks, Karma, Ryleigh, Zayden and Kashmir Granger, McKenzie, Madison, and Dakota Tricarico, and Teagan Duncan; as well as his very special dog, Wero, whom he loved with all his heart..
"Our Dad, Our Hero"
We know this man
Who is dear to our heart.
Suddenly one day
It was torn all apart.
This man taught us everything
That we needed to know,
But we never really listened
Until he had to go.
He gave us love
And touched our lives.
It's all over now;
He no longer has to fight.
He tried to teach us
Right from wrong.
The day he left
I wasn't that strong.
He is gone now,
It is hard to believe.
This man is our dad
Whom we will never see.
But we will see him again,
This we know.
The day will come
When it's time for us to go.
So, we'll hold him dear
And close to our heart
Cause the day we meet
We know we'll never be torn apart.
-Love, Sheller, Mexican and Little
A graveside service for Billy will be held at South Park Cemetery on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM.
Billy was born to Robert C. Shanks and Elisa Kimbrell on October 19, 1949, in Roswell, New Mexico.
He served in the United States Marine Corps. During Billy's time of service, he received several awards, including a National Defense Medal of Service and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a proud Veteran whose heart was to serve his country until he was honorably discharged.
Billy married the love of his life, Kathy Shanks, who preceded him in death on August 23, 2002. Prior to retiring, he worked as a feed mill operator for Alderman Cave for forty-two years.
His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, he loved them all dearly. Billy was a true "Dallas Cowboy" fan, for life! His family will carry fond memories of him.
Billy is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sháta Shanks; parents: Robert and Elisa Shanks; brother, Robert Shanks; brother-in-law, Tony Wolf; and his nephew, who was his ride and die partner, Timothy Gauna.
Those left to cherish Billy's memory are his three daughters: Michelle Hendricks and husband Mark, Melissa Castillo and husband Robert, and Linda Skipper and husband Dwayne; eight grandchildren: Michael Shanks and wife Theresa, Rob Castillo, Raymond Castillo, Shanay Granger and husband David, Mariah Bodkins and husband Daryn, Brittany Tricarico, Ernest Ray Duncan, Joseph Rullan and Fiancé Marlene; ten great-grandchildren: Lindsey Shanks, Aiden Shanks, Karma, Ryleigh, Zayden and Kashmir Granger, McKenzie, Madison, and Dakota Tricarico, and Teagan Duncan; as well as his very special dog, Wero, whom he loved with all his heart..
"Our Dad, Our Hero"
We know this man
Who is dear to our heart.
Suddenly one day
It was torn all apart.
This man taught us everything
That we needed to know,
But we never really listened
Until he had to go.
He gave us love
And touched our lives.
It's all over now;
He no longer has to fight.
He tried to teach us
Right from wrong.
The day he left
I wasn't that strong.
He is gone now,
It is hard to believe.
This man is our dad
Whom we will never see.
But we will see him again,
This we know.
The day will come
When it's time for us to go.
So, we'll hold him dear
And close to our heart
Cause the day we meet
We know we'll never be torn apart.
-Love, Sheller, Mexican and Little
William" Billy" Albert Shanks, 71, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 9, 2021, in Roswell, New Mexico.
A graveside service for Billy will be held at South Park Cemetery on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM.
Billy was born to Robert C. Shanks and Elisa Kimbrell on October 19, 1949, in Roswell, New Mexico.
He served in the United States Marine Corps. During Billy's time of service, he received several awards, including a National Defense Medal of Service and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a proud Veteran whose heart was to serve his country until he was honorably discharged.
Billy married the love of his life, Kathy Shanks, who preceded him in death on August 23, 2002. Prior to retiring, he worked as a feed mill operator for Alderman Cave for forty-two years.
His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, he loved them all dearly. Billy was a true "Dallas Cowboy" fan, for life! His family will carry fond memories of him.
Billy is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sháta Shanks; parents: Robert and Elisa Shanks; brother, Robert Shanks; brother-in-law, Tony Wolf; and his nephew, who was his ride and die partner, Timothy Gauna.
Those left to cherish Billy's memory are his three daughters: Michelle Hendricks and husband Mark, Melissa Castillo and husband Robert, and Linda Skipper and husband Dwayne; eight grandchildren: Michael Shanks and wife Theresa, Rob Castillo, Raymond Castillo, Shanay Granger and husband David, Mariah Bodkins and husband Daryn, Brittany Tricarico, Ernest Ray Duncan, Joseph Rullan and Fiancé Marlene; ten great-grandchildren: Lindsey Shanks, Aiden Shanks, Karma, Ryleigh, Zayden and Kashmir Granger, McKenzie, Madison, and Dakota Tricarico, and Teagan Duncan; as well as his very special dog, Wero, whom he loved with all his heart..
"Our Dad, Our Hero"
We know this man
Who is dear to our heart.
Suddenly one day
It was torn all apart.
This man taught us everything
That we needed to know,
But we never really listened
Until he had to go.
He gave us love
And touched our lives.
It's all over now;
He no longer has to fight.
He tried to teach us
Right from wrong.
The day he left
I wasn't that strong.
He is gone now,
It is hard to believe.
This man is our dad
Whom we will never see.
But we will see him again,
This we know.
The day will come
When it's time for us to go.
So, we'll hold him dear
And close to our heart
Cause the day we meet
We know we'll never be torn apart.
-Love, Sheller, Mexican and Little
A graveside service for Billy will be held at South Park Cemetery on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM.
Billy was born to Robert C. Shanks and Elisa Kimbrell on October 19, 1949, in Roswell, New Mexico.
He served in the United States Marine Corps. During Billy's time of service, he received several awards, including a National Defense Medal of Service and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a proud Veteran whose heart was to serve his country until he was honorably discharged.
Billy married the love of his life, Kathy Shanks, who preceded him in death on August 23, 2002. Prior to retiring, he worked as a feed mill operator for Alderman Cave for forty-two years.
His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, he loved them all dearly. Billy was a true "Dallas Cowboy" fan, for life! His family will carry fond memories of him.
Billy is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sháta Shanks; parents: Robert and Elisa Shanks; brother, Robert Shanks; brother-in-law, Tony Wolf; and his nephew, who was his ride and die partner, Timothy Gauna.
Those left to cherish Billy's memory are his three daughters: Michelle Hendricks and husband Mark, Melissa Castillo and husband Robert, and Linda Skipper and husband Dwayne; eight grandchildren: Michael Shanks and wife Theresa, Rob Castillo, Raymond Castillo, Shanay Granger and husband David, Mariah Bodkins and husband Daryn, Brittany Tricarico, Ernest Ray Duncan, Joseph Rullan and Fiancé Marlene; ten great-grandchildren: Lindsey Shanks, Aiden Shanks, Karma, Ryleigh, Zayden and Kashmir Granger, McKenzie, Madison, and Dakota Tricarico, and Teagan Duncan; as well as his very special dog, Wero, whom he loved with all his heart..
"Our Dad, Our Hero"
We know this man
Who is dear to our heart.
Suddenly one day
It was torn all apart.
This man taught us everything
That we needed to know,
But we never really listened
Until he had to go.
He gave us love
And touched our lives.
It's all over now;
He no longer has to fight.
He tried to teach us
Right from wrong.
The day he left
I wasn't that strong.
He is gone now,
It is hard to believe.
This man is our dad
Whom we will never see.
But we will see him again,
This we know.
The day will come
When it's time for us to go.
So, we'll hold him dear
And close to our heart
Cause the day we meet
We know we'll never be torn apart.
-Love, Sheller, Mexican and Little
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