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"TREASURED SEASON"
"To everything there is a season,
and a time to every purpose under the heaven." - Ecclesiastes 3:1 -
"A TIME TO BE BORN" Mr. John Willie Shanks was born October 9, 1930 in Lincolnton County, Georgia to the parentage of the late John Elenry and Lillie Mae (Bentley) Shanks.
"A TIME TO LOVE" John was married to a very devoted wife of 54 years, Mrs. Juanita Walton Shanks. This union was blessed with ten children.
"A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE UNDER THE HEAVEN" John Shanks attended the public school systems of Lincoln County and Augusta, Georgia. At an early age, he joined CME Antioch Methodist Church. He was also a quartet singer. John later moved to Augusta, Georgia, wherein he attended The House of God Pillar Ground of Truth, where he also served as a Deacon. He later joined the United House of Prayer for All People, where he served faithfully on the Male Usher Board until he became ill. He was employed for forty-eight years as a professional truck driver. He traveled all over the world and loved his job. John retired from Augusta Waste Water Plant in February 1997.
"A TIME TO DIE" Brother John Shanks loved his family with all his heart and he showed it daily. He was a special man. Our dearly beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend answered the Heavenly Father's call.
"A TIME TO MOURN" Brother John Shanks leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted wife, Mrs. Juanita Shanks; four brothers of which three preceded him in death, Mr. George Shanks, Mr. Rufus Shanks, Mr. Robert Shanks and Taylor Ramsey; ten children, Ronald (Barbara) Walton, Lillian (Verdere) Philpot, Charles (Pauline) Brown, Sheila (Steve) Brewington, Bruce (Andrea) Shanks, Carolyn (Robert) Jones, John Shanks, Deborah Shanks and Maurice Shanks; devoted sisters-in-law, Mrs. Sallie Mae Ramsey and Ruby Ashby; and a host nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Scripture

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Prayer of Comfort

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Words of Comfort (Poem)........................................ Derek Jones, G randson

Reflections (Limit to Two Minutes Please) Church, Family and Friends

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Obituary / Moment of Meditation A time to think, a time to pray, a time to read the obituary silently.
Thank God for allowing Brother Shanks to reach so many lives.

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Eulogy

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Interment

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Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; oh yes, these things, I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much; good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seems all to brief; don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart
and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.
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The family wishes to express appreciation for all acts of kindness shown during their time of bereavement. Special thanks to Care South United Hospice Care and New Era Lodge.
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314-A Laney Walker Boulevard Extension Augusta, Georgia 706.724.7594