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Arleigh Glenn Shackelford

  • April 3, 1944 - December 4, 2010
  • Deanville, Texas
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“Our prayers are with the family. Our ministry probably not exist if it weren't for Pastor Shackleford. We will miss him and forever in His debt. ...Read More » ”
1 of 26 | Posted by: Pastor George Nelson Jr. - TX

“So sorry to hear about your father n law. Just wanted you and your family to know that you are in my prayers. May the Lord comfort you and your...Read More » ”
2 of 26 | Posted by: jeanie thompson - Kilgore, TX

“Sorry to hear of your loss. We knew Glenn while he lived in Brenham, Tx. A dear friend indeed! ”
3 of 26 | Posted by: Pastor & Mrs. Henry Sanders - TX

“I am so sorry! I did not know this until today, Friday, 12-10-10. I loved him very much! Please let me know if I can help you! Janet ”
4 of 26 | Posted by: Janet Gaston - Montgomery, TX

“My family and I had some great years at Word of Life Church with Glenn as our pastor. The most important thing I learned from Glenn was how to really...Read More » ”
5 of 26 | Posted by: Don and Marsha Whatley and family - TX

“Thinking of you and your sweet family. Nicole Read ”
6 of 26 | Posted by: Nicole Read - Longview, TX

“To the Shackelford Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Arleigh Glenn was a special guy who will certainly be missed by all who knew him. His...Read More » ”
7 of 26 | Posted by: Ray Scott Crawford - Shreveport, LA

“Sending prayers your way during this difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on, and peace in knowing he is in God's presence. ”
8 of 26 | Posted by: Brenda Muniz - Hallsville, TX

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to you today!Knowing that Mr.Shackelford will be missed each and everyone that knew him.. May God be with you all...Read More » ”
9 of 26 | Posted by: cynthia mashke - kilgore, TX

“Laura, Ben and all of your families, We are so sorry for your loss. I remember that your dad was always kind and cheerful, and I was lucky to have...Read More » ”
10 of 26 | Posted by: Charles & Gina (Green) Childers - TX

“Suzanne, Please let me know if you or the family need anything. Cherish the memories. Love, Jayne Craig ”
11 of 26 | Posted by: Jayne Craig - TX

“Our condolences to the Shackelford family. We are so sorry for your recent loss ”
12 of 26 | Posted by: Charles and Joyce witt - Rockdale, TX

“Amy and Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace. Keep your memories fond as he will never be forgotten! ”
13 of 26 | Posted by: Susan Bean - Brenham, TX

“To the Shackelford Family: My deepest condolences on Glenn's passing. You are in my prayers. ”
14 of 26 | Posted by: Paul Renfro - Coppell, TX

“Dear Shakelford Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless your loved one and forever watch over him. ”
15 of 26 | Posted by: Barbara - Longview, TX

“You and your family are in my thoughts as you go through the process of saying goodbye, which is never easy. May the Peace which passes...Read More » ”
16 of 26 | Posted by: Vickie - Longview, TX

“Shackelford family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I remember he was always kind and showed Christ's love in his actions. ”
17 of 26 | Posted by: Susan Farr - Liberty Hill, TX

“Loss is so very hard for those left behind. It becomes a celebration of life when we know that our loved was a believer and is home with his Creator...Read More » ”
18 of 26 | Posted by: Stacy McBain - Longview, TX

“Dear friends and family of Arleigh Glenn. I am so very sorry for your loss. My father (David Shackelford, Arleigh's uncle) and I visited Texas this...Read More » ”
19 of 26 | Posted by: Alane Dallas - Helena, MT

“Dear Shackelford family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Praying for God's peace to be upon each of you. Kim...Read More » ”
20 of 26 | Posted by: Kim Franke Winford - Brenham, TX

“Ben, Suzanne, and Girls: Ben, I was sorry to hear about your father. "Whoever lives and believes in me will never die" Know that you and your...Read More » ”
21 of 26 | Posted by: Carol Boeker - San Antonio, TX

“Arlieh Glen was my neighbor when i was growing up in camden tx..our sympathies and prayers go out to your family and friends i know you will be...Read More » ”
22 of 26 | Posted by: Robert Duff - TX

“Dear Ben and Suzanne: I am so sorrowful to learn of the passing of Ben's father. There is no "right" time for this type of sadness, but it is...Read More » ”
23 of 26 | Posted by: Carole Gessner - Brenham, TX

“Ben I am so sorry for your loss it is hard to give someone you looked up to for so many years. You are in my thoughts and prayer. Lynn ”
24 of 26 | Posted by: Lynn Schoenvogel Schmidt - TX

“Maggie, Will, and Grace We are deeply sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and our prayers during this difficult time. God...Read More » ”
25 of 26 | Posted by: Steven and Lara Kennedy - Austin, TX

“Ben and Amy, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our Thoughts and Prayers. We love you! If you need anything we are here. ”
26 of 26 | Posted by: Kenneth & Christy Cary - longview, TX


Heaven is welcoming Glenn Shackelford, a man anointed of God "to preach the gospel to the poor; sent to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord." (Lk 4:18-19) Glenn's passion in life was to introduce others to Jesus the way he knew Jesus, in the truth of his Word and the power of his Spirit. Glenn's life was not easy but it was rich in the assurance that no matter what we go through, "all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." (Rom 8:28) For 35 of his 66 years, Glenn ministered selflessly as a businessman, on mission trips overseas, as a pastor in Brenham and in Longview and in Rockdale as a caring landlord. He will be sorely missed. Glenn was born April 3, 1944 in Livingston, Texas. Survivors include his wife; Maggie Shackelford of Deanville, sons and daughters-in-law; Ben & Suzanne Shackelford, William Robert and Grace Rayshell Manos, daughters and sons-in-law; Laura Lynn & Rev. Samuel Zumwalt, Amy Lee & Eric Juston Kelm; brothers and sisters-in-law; Arthur Ray & Geri Shackelford, David Lynn & Tanna Carr, Smith Carr, Grandchildren; Hannah Grace Shackelford, Emily Joan Shackelford, Clare Francesca Zumwalt, Addilyn Rose Kelm, Sarah Faith Kelm, and Melody Grace Manos. Glenn was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Joan Shackelford; his mother Wilma and step-father Smith Carr, grandparents William Arthur and Anna Vee Blankenship and Marshall Preston & Jessie Belle Earp Shackelford. Services are set for 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 8, 2010, with Dr. Samuel Zumwalt officiating, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment will be later that day at 3:00 p.m., at Kurten Cemetery, under the care and direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, December 7, 2010, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., also at the funeral home. Mr. Shackelford passed away December 4, 2010. The family requests contributions to the Salvation Army of Rockdale, 235 Mill Ave., Rockdale, Texas 76567, (512) 446-2199.