James R. Shanklin, Sr.
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James R. Shanklin, Sr., 86, of Logansport died May 16, 2020. James was born on July 17, 1933 in Lafayette. After graduating from high school in Chicago, James attended Purdue University in West Lafayette. He enlisted in the US Air Force and was a member of the American Legion and VFW. James was retired from The Manistee Drop Forge Co. Survived by his wife, Wanda Bosley Shanklin; his sons, James R. Shanklin, Jr. & John (Cindy) Shanklin; his stepchildren, Herb Williams, Susan (Ron) Williams Kistler, Doris Holsten, Sharon May, Tina (Jesse) Dengel & Dawn (Don) Mason; a step daughter-in-law, Shirley Williams; Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren; a sister, Nancy (Gene) Ladd; as well as several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Russell James and Bernice Sue Nosko Shanklin; his wife, Betty Shanklin; his step sons, Dan Hutchison & Rob Williams; and a grandson, Jeremy Williams. Private Burial will take place at a later date. Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.