Nettleton
Funeral Home
Lann Funeral Home
Visitation
4-7 pm, Friday, September 27, 2024, Nettleton First Baptist Church.
Service
2 pm, Saturday, September 28, 2024, Nettleton First Baptist Church.
Obituary
Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:
Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”.
In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.
Another great Soldier and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on Sep 26, 2024 and has moved on to his heavenly home. Retired Sergeant First Class Lawrence Earl Shackleford, age 84, who had served within Company D, 1st Battalion, 198th Armor Regiment has departed and gone to a better place with our good Lord. Shackleford had served in the Marines prior to serving in the MSARNG.
It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country. A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.
Rest in Peace Soldier. We applaud your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright, and live so free.
You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.
Another great Soldier has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Soldier for Life”.
Obituary, Visitation, and Service details:
Nettleton-Lawrence Earl Shackelford, 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the NMMC-Tupelo. He was born on May 8, 1940 in Monroe County to parents Lottie Lee (Parker) Shackelford and Steve Archie Shackelford. He lived most of his life in the Nettleton area but was a high school graduate from West Portsmouth, Ohio. He was a member of the Nettleton First Pentecostal Church. He was a retired telephone line repairman with 20 years of service. He enjoyed working in the yard, growing flowers and feeding animals. He also loved spending time feeding his family and friends. He was most proud of his grandchildren and great grandchildren who have never done any wrong to hear him say. It was not unusual on any given day to see him on a tractor or lawn mower even at the bank drive through window or mailbox. He was determined until his last few days to work in the yard and not give up his driving. His family was constantly called to get him out of the ditch or off the top of the house. He was one determined, energetic man. He loved decorating for holidays for children to enjoy. He also loved antique cars and serving his country. Lawrence was a proud veteran. He served in the United States Marines and the National Guard for over 30 years. His patriotism showed in the display of the American flag in his yard.
Funeral Services will be at 2 pm on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Nettleton First Baptist Church with Bro. Charles Petty and Bro. Larry Davis officiating. Burial will be in Jones Chapel Cemetery. Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home of Nettleton will be in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be on Friday, September 27, 2024 at the church 4-7 pm.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Carolyn Smith, children, Deana Baulch (Phillip), Stevie Shackelford (Kristi), grands, Justin Wayne Baulch (Chelsea), Molly Anna Baulch, Alli Grace Shackelford, Bo Hanna Shackelford, great grands, Nolie Hayze Baulch-Shadburn, John Lawrence Baulch, Evie Mae Baulch, Jack Theron Baulch and one sister, Diane Hester (the late Rex Hester).
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Bobby Joe Shackelford and Jimmy Steve Shackelford.
Pallbearers will be Justin Baulch, Barry Parker, James Baulch, Gary Monoghan, David Lee Parker , J.D. Sullivan and Dub Harris.
Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews.