Michael Vernon Shackelford

March 23, 1983 - November 29, 2020

On Sunday, November 29, 2020 Michael Vernon Shackelford, loving husband and father of two children passed away at the age of 37. Michael was born on March the 23, 1983 in Eldorado, Arkansas to Rick and Linda Shackelford. He was a partner at Miller Pest Control Inc. On March 23, 2008 he married Ashly Marie Gillaspy. They have two children, daughter Kynlee and son Channing of the home. Michael Vernon Shackelford is a name that will be cherished by many. His name means “Gift from God.” To his family and friends he truly was a gift from God. Michael’s children were his absolute pride and joy. He wanted them to be true to themselves in their life endeavors for happiness. He lived simply and humbly; sharing in his joy, empathizing with others, and lending his gifts to anyone in need. His thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. He lived his life of servitude, always willing to do what is needed to be a gift unto others. He will always be remembered as a loyal son, loving brother and uncle, soulmate, provider and protector for his family, a trusted friend, a gentle spirit, a kind soul, a speaker of truth, and a spreader of joy and laughter. Michael is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Herschel and June Shackelford, his maternal grandfather, Travis King, his aunts Sherry Puckett and Patricia McPherson. Michael is survived by his wife, Ashly, their two children, Kynlee and Channing; his sister, Shellie Lynn Kelley (Corey), his nephew Collin Kelley, his sister-n- law Shelby Ortiz (Kolton), nieces, Brynlee, Kora, and Lyndyn, mother-in-love, Valerie Gillaspy, his grandmother, Hazel King, his aunt, Soundra Sutton (Chase), his cousins, Sheena, Tim, Rebecca, Travis, Josey, JR, Dakota, Brittany, Pattie, Ricky, and their beloved spouses and children. Services for Michael will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Shiloh Cemetery in Waldo, Arkansas with Chris Marlar and John Witcher officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:30 until service time. Pallbearers will be Joe Leslie, Joy Phillips, Connor Nichols, Trey Roberson, Jake Roberts, Brandon Williams, Chris Lee, Davin Clements, Kolten Ortiz, Mark Phillips, Reece Womack, Will Wood, and Matt Hulet. To sign the online guestbook or share a memory visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz