It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Russell Shanklin of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, who passed away on January 14, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell Shanklin to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Lindsey Shanklin and Olive Nicholson Shanklin; and his brothers, Joe Shanklin, Kenneth Shanklin and Jessie Shanklin.

He is survived by : his wife Ruby Jo Miller Shanklin of Hopkinsville, KY; his children, Rusty Shanklin (Laura) of Pikeville, KY, Gary Shanklin (Stephanie Chudy) of Hopkinsville, KY and Sherri Tatham (Doug) of Florida; his sisters, Nadine Ellis of Hopkinsville, Carlyon Wyatt of Hopkinsville, Martha Bell Williams of Indiana, Sue Ducket of Florida and Mary Ann Roberts of Hopkinsville; and his grandchildren, Alyssa Shanklin, Lindsey Shanklin, DJ Tatham and David Tatham.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in his memory to, Gideon's International, P.O. Box 982, Hopkinsville, KY 42241.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home