Clarence Shankle, age 83, a 65-year resident of West Chicago, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016.

He was born on May 4, 1932 in Bennettsville, South Carolina, to John Shankle and Alberta Rainwater, the second-oldest of eight sons. Clarence was united in marriage to Lucille Lathan on Oct. 14, 1951. He worked more than 43 years for Navistar/International Harvester as a supervisor in West Chicago and Broadview. Clarence was a longtime member of the West Chicago Lions Club. He taught music for 53 years, teaching guitar and banjo and also took pride in making his special "Shankle" guitars.

Clarence is survived by his sons, Ronald (Susan) Shankle of Atlanta, Georgia, Paul (Joany) Shankle of West Chicago, and David Shankle of Chicago; grandchildren, John Shankle and Elizabeth (Joseph) Valerio; great-grandchildren, Alex, Nicholas and Christian; one brother, Wayne Shankle; and many relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by her parents; wife Lucille in 2013 and six brothers.

Visitation was held on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral service at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont St., (one block north of Washington Street and Main), West Chicago. Chaplain Tim Friesema officiated the service. Interment was in Glen Oak Cemetery in West Chicago.

For information, call 630-231-0060 or visit www.norrissegertfh.com.

Paid obituary

The Richmond County Daily Journal

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2015