Elmer Clyde Shackelford

August 10, 1929 - March 8, 2017

Elmer Clyde Shackelford "Shug", 87, of Zolfo Springs, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Florida Hospital Orlando. He was born in Hardee County on August 10, 1929 and had been a lifelong resident here. Shug graduated high school in 1947 and spent three years in the United States Marine Corp., serving in Korea. He was a heavy equipment operator for fifty years, and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Annie Laura Shackelford, a son, Clyde Shackelford, grandson, Adam Shackelford, and brother, Terry Shackelford. Survivors include his wife, Pat Shackelford; two sons, Craig Shackelford and wife Darlene, and Randy Drawdy; one daughter, Lisa Shackelford; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Hinton and Charles Shackelford; and numerous nieces and nephews. Shug loved them all. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at New Hope Baptist Church. Services are at 11:00 AM. Interment with Military Honors is in New Hope Cemetery. Reverend Chris Bishop will officiate the service.