Obituary for joe shanks, sr.

Mr. Joe Shanks, Sr., 100, of Augusta, GA, originally from Harlem, GA entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mr. Shanks life and legacy will be celebrated with a Visitation/ Viewing on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 2-7pm at Martin Taylor Funeral Home, 911 Appling Harlem Road, Harlem, GA 30814. Celebration of Life service will be on Saturday, January 24, at 1PM at New Hope Baptist Church (Campania) 441 G R Tucker Rd, Harlem, GA 30814. Interment will follow at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Please continue to keep the family, friends, and his long-time community, that he loved, lifted up in prayer as they navigate through this time of bereavement.

Mr. Shanks leaves behind to treasure his precious memories, daughters; Barbara (Robert Hester), Carolyn Hoyle, Mary (Charles) Lawson, Judy Elam, all of Augusta, Ga. Janie Shanks (Clinton Hester), Christine Cummings, Betty Lee, all of Harlem, Ga. Alberta (Gary) Dorsey of Dearing, Ga. sons; James (Bo) Shanks, Sr. and Pastor Bruce Lampkin of Augusta, Ga. 39 grandchildren, 83 great-grandchildren  and 57 great great-grandchildren. two loving nieces; Carolyn Jones and Gloria Williams. Very special nurse and friend Terikilas Atkins. and a host of other relatives and friends.

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