William Howard Shackelford, 77, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on November 2, 2024. Mr. Shackelford was born on August 3, 1947 in Memphis, TN to the late Robert and Elizabeth Shackelford. He is a graduate of Messick High School in Memphis. He worked as an electrician with the IBEW for 45 years. In his free time, he enjoyed playing golf, watching football and basketball, and working on his property. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dru Shackelford; son, Jay Shackelford; and three sisters: Annetta Anderton, Dot Pugh, and Sandra Poindexter. Mr. Shackelford is survived by his son, Bill Shackelford; son, Jeff Shackelford; son, John-David Shackelford; daughter, Angelique Shackelford; grandchildren: Zoe Shackelford, Tyler Shackelford, Daylen Shackelford, Emma Shackelford, and Caleb Shackelford; and a sister, Shirley Norris. The family will hold a celebration at life at a later date.
