Randall "Spook" Pearl Shank

October 12, 2019

Randall Pearl “Spook” Shank, 53, of Covington, passed away peacefully at his home, Saturday, October 12, 2019. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Leroy and Frances (McVey) Shannon. “Spook” was a jack-of-all-trades, who could build anything. He enjoyed his job at ColdRoom Systems, hunting and fishing. His main focus was his family whom he loved dearly. He treasured spending time with his grandkids who called him “Pappy”. “Spook” will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his father, Leroy Shannon. Survivors include his loving wife, Kathleen Shank of Covington, GA; mother, Frances Shank of Colfax, IA; daughter, Jenny Mae Mangum (Brandon Lackey) of Covington, GA; son, Joshua “Stik” (Casey) Mangum of Covington, GA; brothers, Lonnie Shannon of Des Moines, IA, Jim Shank of Columbia, IA, and John Shank of Tallahassee, FL; sisters, Terri McAtee of Colfax, IA, Gigi Shank of Des Moines, IA; grandsons, Micah Lackey and Bradyn Lackey; granddaughters, Kylei Price, Sklya Mangum, Ava Mangum, Sophia Pearl Lackey; many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, October 18, 2019 at 4 pm in the Chapel of Wheeler Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Clifton Brown officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2pm – 4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Guests may sign the online register at www.wheelerfuneralhome.com. Wheeler Funeral and Cremation Services, 11405 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington, GA 770-786-7111