Born April 29, 1916 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Effie Turner Shinn and Avin Ira Shinn. He graduated from New London High School.
Mr. Shinn served in the Army Air Force during WWII, posted in Washington D.C. and then Canada and Alaska.
After the war, he worked for the Cabarrus County School Bus Garage. He later became the fleet mechanic naintainance supervisor at Carolina Transfer and Storage in Charlotte.
He was an avid gardener and enjoyed NASCAR and college basketball. He was a faithful member of Central United Methodist for many years.
Mr. Shinn is pre-deceased by his wife of 70 years, Doris B. Shinn.
He is survived by his son, Craig Shinn, his daughter, Joan Shinn and husband, Len Morton; grandson, Jeff Shinn and wife, Julie; and great-granddaughter, Summer Shinn. He also leaves special nieces, Ellen Goodman and Brenda Cline.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Turner Shinn and Ramelle Shinn.
The family would like to thank the staff at Asbury for their care and support.
Services will be private due to current restrictions.
Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 6030 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28212.
Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralservices.com.
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