Charles Shackelford passed away July 10, 2022.
He was born July 13, 1944 to Alford and Mary (Newman) Shackelford in Shawnee, OK.
Charles was valedictorian of the graduating class of 1962 from Earlsboro High School. Charles attended Oklahoma State and earned his Bachelor’s degree in plant pathology. He openned TLC Greenhouse until retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents, A. E. and Mary Shackelford; one sister, Cleo Cottom; and one niece, Dee Ann Cottom.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Shackelford of the home; daughter, Terri Lynn and Carlos Alejos of Jones, OK; 3 grandchildren, Timothy Brian Cloud, II, London Parker Cloud and Elliot Charlie Cloud; his mother-in-law, Barbara Robinson of Tecumseh, OK; and numerous extended family members and friends.
Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Tecumseh Alumni Center, Tecumseh, OK with nephews, Chett Cottom and Jerry Cottom officiating under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
Please join the celebration of Charles’s life through Cooper Funeral Home’s Facebook page for live streaming of the service. The family asks that everyone wear your favorite team colors.
