William French Shankman, 85, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on October 8, 2026. Mr. Shankman was born on April 5, 1941, in Memphis, TN. He is a graduate of Bartlett High School. He served our country as a SGT in the United States Marine Corps. He was the longtime owner of Memphis Auto Center. Mr. Shankman was full of life and loved to have fun with his family and friends. He also enjoyed listening to music, especially Elvis. He was a lifetime member of Wolfpack Motorcycle Club and enjoyed riding. Mr. Shankman was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, and sister. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Donna Shankman; 4 children; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at the Shankman home at a later date.
