Name: Collierville Funeral Home
Address: Collierville, TN

My thoughts and prayers are with the Shackelford  family .  Kevin had a genuine kindness , great smile, and always had time for his fellow instructors and students. I always enjoyed seeing and talking to Kevin in the training center.  Your friendship is cherished and will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.

Brian Boyer

Kevin your smile and friendship will always be remembered in the FedEx training center. As an instructor,  you knew just how to set everyone at ease and get the best out of them. You never seemed to have a bad day and always made everyone around you happier.  Prayers for your family and thankfulness for your friendship my brother.  



A wonderful person always cheerful and friendly. One of my favorite FedEx colleagues. 

Shackelford Family,

Jan and I are so very sorry for Kevin's passing.  We met Kevin many years ago at Northwest Airlink.  I had the honor of  having Kevin as an Instructor for my Saab Instructor Training.  (Boy did we have fun during that training and even scared a time or two) Kevin was an outstanding Instructor, but more importantly the best friend anyone could ask for in a person.  I will greatly miss that smiling face that Kevin always had no matter what was going on in the world.  Your friendship with always be cherished and missed.

Fly high brother!  

Buddy and Jan Harvey

We are sure gonna miss you Kevin.  Thank you for the friendship, mentorship and for always making people feel important and part of a team.  You touched more individuals that you probably ever realized.  I feel lucky to call you my friend! Rest is peace buddy.

Mike Cruff

I am pleased to see the enormous love Kevin had in his life. The photo album proves how much his family, friends, travels, fur family, and choice of vocation meant to him. My love to all of you who gave your love to him. 
Maralyn Heckman 

I met Kevin when I started flying the MD11 at Fedex.

In the sim or the airplane Kevin was a joy to be around.  He had an "awe shucks" self deprecating sense of humor.  "I'm just an old farm boy" he would say.

But we all got to experience the great instructor and aviator in Kevin.

These comments say it best.  All who flew with Kevin came away with a friend.  Seeing him brought a smile to your face.

Kevin was one of the guys you wanted to be like when you became a Captain.

My sincerest condolences to his family.

Chance Reynolds

Kevin and I worked together as instructors in the MD-11.  He stood out as alway upbeat, friendly and personable no matter what was happening at work or elsewhere.   Kevin was a conversationalist with interesting stories and could keep you riveted waiting for a punchline or the conclusion of an epic narrative.  He was a committed and focused professional and a tireless friend. You will be sorely missed, brother. 

Kevin was a classmate and friend grade school through high school. I loved his smile and sweet demeanor. We sure lost a good one. Big hugs for  Terri and their beautiful daughters. 

KWS

I met Kevin in 1986. He was a new hire at Northwest Airlink and my first student after checking out as instructor on the BA3101 Jetstream. We had a lot in common with farming, flying and firearms. We formed an instant friendship. Kevin was an excellent pilot and later he also came to work in flight training at Airlink. He was an excellent instructor and eventually attained all levels of instruction and evaluation to include Pilot Examiner for issuing type ratings to new Captains on the Saab SF340. Our simulator training was done in San Antonio TX and St. Louis MO. where we worked together months on end until we were hired at FedEx. We were both flying the MD11, but had never flown together at FedEx. In 2012 I moved to the B777 but before my training began I bumped Kevin’s First Officer so the two of us could fly together. It was just a short overnight turn to Kansas City but it was great fun to fly with my best friend again. We had an ongoing joke between us about seniority. So, before coming to work that night I mashed two sets of epaulettes on my shirt so I would have six stripes to his four. 
On my 40th birthday, Kevin and Terri gave me an oak tree to plant in the yard of the house we had just completed. 26 years on it has become tall and majestic. That mighty oak is symbolic of our friendship of a lifetime.

We were in FedEx new-hire class together back in November of 2000.  Kevin was always a great guy to be around.  It seemed like he could see the bright side in just about any situation.  Kevin will be deeply missed.  My condolences to his family.

Sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing !  Met him years ago flying for NW Airlink …  just an all around good guy who I shall miss.  Rest in Peace my brother we shall all meet again on the flight West.  Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time!

Arnie & Joanne Lindberg
Collierville, TN

I grew up across the street from Kevin.  I remember playing basketball in his driveway for hours.  I also remember many games of hide and seek at dusk with the neighborhood kids in his backyard.   

Kevin will always be remembered as one of the great ones! He was an excellent instructor, and one heck of a pilot. I learned so much from him, and I’m eternally grateful to have known him. Tailwinds Brother. 

Over a decade ago I was introduced to Kevin while going through MD-11 training.  Little did I know that those simulator events would lead to a friendship.  Kevin was always able to make me smile and laugh, even when on my fourth AM hub turn. He was a true professional, great aviator, and a humble man.  Gone way too soon, he will be missed by many.  Rest In Peace my friend.

Thank you Kevin for all the enthusiasm you personally blessed me with every time we met at the training center. You are truly a friend, a blessing, and we await our heavenly reunion. God bless your family during this difficult time.

I am so very sorry for your loss, I held Kevin in the highest regard both personally and professionally. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.

Rick Chambers

I graduated from high school with Kevin.  He was quiet, but a nice guy.  Rest in Peace…

Kevin brought a sense of enthusiasm and dedication to every simulator event we shared.  He routinely gave 100% of himself for the betterment of his students and those that benefitted from his guidance will not soon forget him.

Kevin was a joy to work with and fly with and always took the time to brighten anyone's day.  He will be sorely missed in the training department and on the flight line.  

Kevin was always a pleasure to fly with and a great person.  Gone to soon my friend, you will be missed.

Todd Baker

Kevin was a great friend, colleague, and professional. He was my first instructor on the MD11. He and his wit will be truly missed. Deepest condolences to Terri and his family. 

Sympathies,
Bill Krieger

Through sims, flights, debriefs, and hanger talk, Kevin was always a solid friend and knowledgeable instructor and aviator. I’ll miss his smile and hearty handshake. 

My condolences for your great loss.

Godspeed on your flight West Kevin. 

It was always a pleasure to work and fly with Kevin through the years at FedEx.  Kevin was a true professional and highly skilled aviator we all admired.  My heartfelt condolences to  all of Kevin’s family.  He will be greatly missed by all of us.

Respectfully,
Bill Burke



Kevin was a great instructor and super nice guy. He was always a joy to be around. Sending my deepest condolences and prayers for his family.
Pete Rasnick

Please accept our condolences during your time of sadness, loss and grief. Kevin was an outstanding aviator, Check Airman and instructor. He always found a way to make people laugh and learn. We will miss him. 

Captain Kevin Lane
MD-11 Training Manager

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Kevin W Shackelford

17 octobre 1961 – 25 janvier 2023

Collierville Funeral Home

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