Alan Boardman Shimell, age 84 of Acworth, passed away on April 17, 2019. He was born in 1935 to Ivy Harrison Mercer Shimell and Henry Shimell. He graduated from Harris College with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed by Lockheed, and was part owner/operator of Chequered Flag Imports.
In his spare time, he enjoyed cars, racing, baseball, football and golf. Alan was dearly loved by his wife of 47 years, Sally Shimell; children, Mark A. Shimell, Paul e. Shimell and Cecilia G Shimell. The family will receive guest between the hours of 2 and 5 pm Saturday, April 20, 2019 at HM Patterson and Son Canton Hill Funeral Home in Marietta. A memorial service will be held at the 2:00 hour on Saturday with a reception following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations be made to the American Cancer Society.