Hinton T. Shackelford, 91, of Zolfo Springs, passed away in Sebring on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He was born in Wauchula on July 25, 1927. "Shack" was a lifelong resident of Hardee County.

He served in the United States Army in Korea, formerly worked at Pioneer Park for 14 years as assistant manager, and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

Mr. Shackelford was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Annie Shackelford, wife, Jewell D. Shackelford, and brothers, Elmer "Shug" Clyde Shackelford and Terry C. Shackelford. Survivors include one son, Gerald Shackelford and wife Dee of Wauchula; one daughter, Renee Heither and husband Donnie of Wauchula; one brother, Charles L. Shackelford of Wauchula; three grandchildren, Annie Agarwal and husband Rahul, William Shackelford, and Jonathan Heither; and four great-grandchildren, Collin, Griffin, Eden, and Matthan Agarwal.

Visitation is on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at New Hope Baptist Church followed by Funeral Services at 2:00 PM. Mr. Marcus Shackelford will officiate. Interment with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post #2 are at New Hope Cemetery.