James (Jim) Eli Shankle, Jr. of Raeford died Monday, March 18, 2013 in FirstHealth Moore Regional at the age of 73.
He was born in Hoke County on August 17, 1939 to the late James Eli Shankle, Sr. and Annie Currie Shankle. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, where he retired as a master sergeant. He was an avid fisherman as well as an automobile and racing enthusiast. He was a unique person of strong character.
He is survived by his son, James Eli Shankle, III and his daughters, Flora Ann Shankle Misiaszek and Helen Jane Shankle, all of Massachusetts. He is also survived by his brother, William (Bill) Shankle of Raleigh, and his sisters, Anne Shankle Wright and husband, Fletcher, of Charlotte and Donella Shankle of Columbia, South Carolina; his former wife, Victoria Johnson Shankle of Massachusetts; three grandchildren, Gina, Elisha, Davis; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013 in the Raeford Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends after the service at the graveside.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.