James Shankle was born on April 13, 1968, the son of the late James Ervin and Linda Paulette McClanahan Shankle. He departed this life on February 4, 2017.
James was a resident of McNairy County most of his life, but had previously lived in Hardin County. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching football. He was a fan of the Tennessee Volunteers. James was of the Church of God belief.
He is survived by his daughters, Madison Shankle and Briana Bowen, both of Michie, Tennessee; his brother, Anthony Shankle of Savannah, Tennessee; and a host of other relatives and friends.