Walter Ray Shamblin was born August 1, 1941 in Muldrow, Oklahoma, the son of Vernie Shamblin and Bonnie (Griffin) Shamblin. He was married to Barbara Gean Reed on February 18, 1967 in Wagoner, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on July 20, 2011. Mr. Shamblin was a retired janitorial supervisor from Central Schools and a U.S. Army Veteran. He passed this life on May 23, 2012 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas after having attained the age of 70 years, 9 months and 22 days.
Survivors are:
3 sons and daughters in law: Steven and Anna Shamblin of Sallisaw, OK, Jackie and Roxanne Shamblin of Augusta, GA and Jeffery and Vickie Shamblin of New Hope community, OK
9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren
2 sisters: Sharon Myers of Nashville, TN and Sue Fair of Panama, OK
1 brother: Jack Shamblin of Sallisaw, OK
several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, 1 sister: Phyllis Shamblin and 1 brother: Bob Shamblin |