Charles William Shanks, 78, of Charlotte, NC peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 10th, 2020 in Concord, NC.
Charles William Shanks was born on September 26th, 1941 in Osceola, AR to William and Pauline Shanks. He was one of nine siblings.
In 1952, the family relocated to Homestead, FL where he met the love of his life Ruby Ann Bailey (Shanks).
In 1962 he fell in love with a girl floating on an inner tube. As stories were told, he pointed to her and stated, "That's the girl I'm going to marry". They were married in 1963 and were blessed with four daughters.
After attending South Dade High School, he worked at Ronnie's Welding Shop. While working at the welding shop, he attended flight school where is passed his first solo flight. He then pursued his career at Turkey Point working on the nuclear tower. Following that he worked in construction and went into business for himself (Building by Charlie). Briefly, Charles was an Insurance agent with AL Williams Co. (Prime America). During retirement, Charles and Ruby cared for foster children.
Charles and Ruby were very active at Florida City Baptist Church where he was a deacon and Ruby prepared food. They were very dedicated. Together they donated many hours to the church. Charles and Ruby were Married for 39 years before her passing in 2002.
In 2007, Charles relocated to Charlotte, NC where he attended Hickory Grove Baptist Church. He was very active in Sunday School and enjoyed being a part of the Prayer Breakfast Partners and singing with the Christian airs. Charles had a beautiful voice and a love for music and recorded many songs with his best friend Chuck Adkins.
Charles loved our Lord Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father. Every year he read the Bible through for 37 years.
Left to Honor Charles and Remember his love are his 3 Children: Lana (William) Kline, Kimberly (Alex) Moose, Diana Shanks and his Son Joseph (Carol) Byerly. His Siblings; Billie Dennis, Joy (Michael) Shorter, Gina (Steve) Burgh, Paula (Richard Shipp) Angelini and Lloyd (Connie) Shanks. His 10 Grandchildren, as well as 17 Great-Grandchildren. Also, his second love, his Darling Dot Caudle.
Charles was proceeded in death by his Parents; William and Pauline Shanks, Sisters; Delores (Dee'Dee) Shanks, Jean Crawford and Ann Shanks, Brother in law's; Ronnie Dennis and Jimmy Crawford.
Charles will be laid to rest at Caballero Rivero Palms Woodlawn in Homestead, FL.
Hartsell Funeral Homes of Harrisburg, NC is serving the Shanks Family.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.hartsellfh.com.
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