Thurman Willis Shackleford of Uvalde passed away on August 27, 2020 at his residence in Uvalde, Texas at the age of 95.

Thurman was born on January 2, 1925 in Gotebo, Oklahoma to Dorsey and Rosie (Dunkin) Shackleford. He grew up in Southeastern Oklahoma, where he met and married Norma Jean Miller in 1946 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. In 1957, they moved with their three children to Uvalde, Texas to continue his career with the Fish and Wildlife Service. He worked and lived at the Uvalde National Fish Hatchery until his retirement in 1984. Thurman was a faithful member of the Getty St. Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife of 72 years in March of 2019. Also Preceding him in death were brothers, Alfred Shackleford and Dale Shackleford and sister Delphine Miller, all of Oklahoma.

Thurman is survived by children, Bob Shackleford and wife Anne of Uvalde, Ronnie (Renee) Shackleford of Mill Creek, Elizabeth (Derk) Barton of Uvalde; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Ingrid (Doug) Postert and children, Nicholas, Katrianna, Breanna and Jake; Brad Shackleford, Mark (Terry Jo) Shackleford and children, Owen, Katherine, Tyson; Bryan Shackleford; Mindy (James) Butler and children, Deirdre and Emma; Michael (Heather) Barton; Britta (Bren) Hildebrand and children, Bailey, Morgan and Bella; Monty (Rachel) Barton. Also surviving are brothers, Evertt (Octavia) Shackleford, J.R. Shackleford and sister Wanda Caraway all of Oklahoma and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside Services will be held at Troy Cemetery, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 10:30 AM where he will then be laid to rest next to his wife.

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