Junior Lee Shanks Obituary
The passing of Junior Lee Shanks of Central City, Kentucky leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 10, 2026 at the age of 83. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Junior Lee Shanks to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Dorothy Nell Shanks; his parents, Claude Shanks and Laura Bell Shanks; and his brothers, Robert "Will" Shanks (Betty), Wendell Shanks, Randall Shanks and Jesse Shanks.
He is survived by: his daughter Teresa Joines (Gary); his grandchildren, Lucas Shanks (Chelsea), Meghan Jones (Travis), Lauren Cupp (Chris) and Cole Shanks (Catherine); and his great grandchildren, Caynan Jones, Annalaya Jones, Rylan Shanks, Lively Shanks and Liam Cupp.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 12th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 at 8:00 AM at the Tucker Funeral Home (113 N 3rd St, Central City, KY 42330). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 at the Cherry Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery (1025 S Cherry Hill Rd, Central City, KY 42330).
