Bobby Shackelford, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, died peacefully on February 13, 2023 at the age of 87. He was born in Sartartia, Mississippi on April 16, 1935 to Roy Lee and Ruby Shackelford. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Roy Shackelford of Yazoo City, Mississippi. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Sylvia Smith Shackelford, daughter Sherlyn and husband Will Cannon, son Richard and wife Libby Shackelford and son David and wife Kelly Shackelford. He had nine grandchildren: Shaddy, Kaylyn, Randi, Dane, Elizabeth, Grant, Kaci, Karlie and Jessie as well as 8 great grandchildren: Avery, Pieper, Ellie, Gaige, Gino, Syndie, Maddy and Michael. Bobby retired after 45 years as Vice President of First Mississippi Fertilizer Producers. His travels took him all over the country but he always loved being home to enjoy the outdoors, time with family and sports of any kind especially East Ascension basketball. His devotion to his church, business and civic organizations as well as countless volunteer hours to the EA athletic program were just a few of a long list of projects he enjoyed participating in. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation which will be held at First United Methodist Church in Gonzales on Saturday Feb. 18, 2023 from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. A memorial service will be on Saturday Feb.18, 2023 at First United Methodist Church Gonzales at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, if you would like, donations can be made to First Methodist of Gonzales, Louisiana. Special thanks to Dr. Shows and staff and to Hospice of Baton Rouge. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Shackelford family.
