Eddy Rex Shackelford

1957 - 2025

Eddy Rex Shackelford

1957 - 2025

BORN

1957

DIED

2025

Eddy Rex Shackelford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cremation Center of Birmingham - Vestavia Hills from Jun. 29 to Jun. 30, 2025.

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Eddy Rex Shackelford, age 67, of McCalla, AL, passed away on June 22,
2025 at his home.
He was born on July 19, 1957 in Birmingham, AL to Ralph Sr and Mary
Elizabeth (Liz) Shackelford.
Eddy was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Sr and Liz Shackelford;
his wife, Kay Shackelford; his son, Kody Shackelford; and his brother,
Ralph Shackelford Jr.
He is survived by his son, Wes Shackelford; his daughter-in-law, Casi
Vaughn; his grandchildren: Gracelynn, Rowan, and Silas Shackelford;
and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Eddy learned how to operate heavy equipment at a young age from his
father, Ralph Sr. These skills helped Eddy run his own business later on
for many years.
He was a quiet man who enjoyed the simple things in life. Eddy enjoyed
the outdoors, fishing, and riding around in his truck.

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