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Obituary For SSG (Ret.) Phillip M. Shanklin

SSG (Ret.) Phillip Michael Shanklin, 69, of Radcliff, KY died on March 12, 2021 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Mr. Shanklin was a native of Elkton, KY and the son of the late Gilbert and Pauline Shanklin. He was a member of Little Union Baptist Church and retired from the U. S. Army. Mr. Shanklin was a member of the Radcliff Pinochle Club.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Joe Shanklin; two sisters, Cynthia Shanklin and Dora Mosley.

Survivors include his wife, Veverly Shanklin of RadclifF, KY; one daughter, Aisha M. Shanklin of Radcliff, KY; three sisters, Debra Sivils of Hopkinsville, KY, Arnita Civils (Perry) of Buffalo, NY and Juanita Shanklin of Buffalo, NY; his father-in-law, Raphael Thompson, Sr (Gerlieve); two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Percell & Sons Funeral Home. Burial with military rites will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, KY.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, March 22, 2021 also at Percell & Sons Funeral Home.

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To the Shanklin family. I am so sorry for your loss.

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My condolences to you and your family. I well keep you and your n my prayers Chester Lane

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We're so sorry for your loss, Veverly! He was a really good friend and we miss him already! You're in our thoughts & prayers! Edward & Janis Stockton

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My deepest condolences for the pain of your dearly departed husband. Ms. Veverly you have my prayers and love as well. May God comfort you in your time of need. - Minister J. Rene Williams, St. Stephen Baptist Church - Hardin County

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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