Robert L. Shanklin Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Robert L. Shanklin (Huntsville, Alabama), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 11, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Emanuel Shanklin and Lula Mary; his son Scott; and his siblings, Loretta Shanklin Smith Ealom (Rossneau) and Richard Shanklin.

He is survived by: his former wife Nettie Morehead; his children, Vincent (Katina), Orlando (Ilona), Robin (Emmett) and Kristy (James); his wife Cynthia Sullivan; his grandchildren, Travis (Maggie), Tresie, Jeffrey (Siobhan), Travis D. (Katie), Shawna, Lakeisha, Aneshia, Joseph, Inika, James, Tasha, Michelle, Shianne and El Shaddai; his goddaughter Bunmi (Gbemi); his aunt Gilda Slaughter; his siblings, Ross (Sharon), Wilburt (Cathy), George (Doug), Donald (Sheryl) and Nannie; his siblings-in-law, Nancy, Cheryl, Phyllis (Larry), Marva (Marcus), Cynthia M, Walter (Alfreda), Wayne (Jennifer), James and Delano; and also Master DeVonge.