William "Billy" Albert Shanks

William” Billy” Albert Shanks, 71, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 9, 2021, in Roswell, New Mexico. Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with Billy’s loved ones at www.andersonbethany.com. SERVICES: A graveside service for Billy will be held at South Park Cemetery on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM. Billy was born to Robert C. Shanks and Elisa Kimbrell on October 19, 1949, in Roswell, New Mexico. He served in the United States Marine Corps. During Billy’s time of service, he received several awards, including a National Defense Medal of Service and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a proud Veteran whose heart was to serve his country until he was honorably discharged. Billy married the love of his life, Kathy Shanks, who preceded him in death on August 23, 2002. Prior to retiring, he worked as a feed mill operator for Alderman Cave for forty-two years. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, he loved them all dearly. Billy was a true “Dallas Cowboy” fan, for life! His family will carry fond memories of him. Those left to cherish Billy’s memory are his three daughters: Michelle Hendricks and husband Mark, Melissa Castillo and husband Robert, and Linda Skipper and husband Dwayne; eight grandchildren: Michael Shanks and wife Theresa, Rob Castillo, Raymond Castillo, Shanay Granger and husband David, Mariah Bodkins and husband Daryn, Brittany Tricarico, Ernest Ray Duncan, Joseph Rullan and Fiancé Marlene; ten great-grandchildren: Lindsey Shanks, Aiden Shanks, Karma, Ryleigh, Zayden and Kashmir Granger, McKenzie, Madison, and Dakota Tricarico, and Teagan Duncan; as well as his very special dog, Wero, whom he loved with all his heart.. Billy is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sháta Shanks; parents: Robert and Elisa Shanks; brother, Robert Shanks; brother-in-law, Tony Wolf; and his nephew, who was his ride and die partner, Timothy Gauna. “Our Dad, Our Hero” We know this man Who is dear to our heart. Suddenly one day It was torn all apart. This man taught us everything That we needed to know, But we never really listened Until he had to go. He gave us love And touched our lives. It’s all over now; He no longer has to fight. He tried to teach us Right from wrong. The day he left I wasn’t that strong. He is gone now, It is hard to believe. This man is our dad Whom we will never see. But we will see him again, This we know. The day will come When it’s time for us to go. So, we’ll hold him dear And close to our heart Cause the day we meet We know we’ll never be torn apart. -Love, Sheller, Mexican and Little

William "Billy" Albert Shanks

October 19, 1949 - September 9, 2021