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Junior Lee Shanks

December 1, 1942 - May 10, 2026

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Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 |
Wednesday 5/13, 8:00 am
Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 |
Tuesday 5/12, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Service
Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 |
Wednesday 5/13, 11:00 am

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Cemetery
Cherry Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
1025 S. Cherry Hill Rd.
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-5433 |
Wednesday 5/13

CENTRAL CITY – Junior Lee Shanks, 83, of Central City died Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 7:33PM at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. Mr. Shanks was born in Midland on December 1, 1942. He was a Retired Coal Miner, having worked for Peabody Coal and River Queen Mines.   He loved to watch Kentucky play basketball. When he was younger, he loved to trot line fish in Green River where he snagged several big catches. He enjoyed grilling and was known for his famous burgers. He loved to woodwork. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Nell Shanks; parents, Claude and Laura Bell Shanks; and brothers, Robert “Will” (Betty) Shanks, Wendell Shanks, Randall Shanks, and Jesse Shanks.

He is survived by his son, Pastor Tony (Melissa) Shanks; daughter, Teresa (Gary) Joines; four grandchildren, Lucas (Chelsea) Shanks, Meghan (Travis) Jones, Lauren (Chris) Cupp, and Cole (Catherine) Shanks; five great-grandchildren, Caynan Jones, Annalaya Jones, Rylan Shanks, Lively Shanks, and Liam Cupp.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11AM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Bro. Tony Shanks officiating. Burial in Cherry Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8PM and Wednesday after 8AM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

 

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Visitation
Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 | Map
Wednesday 5/13, 8:00 am
Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 | Map
Tuesday 5/12, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 | Map
Wednesday 5/13, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Cherry Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
1025 S. Cherry Hill Rd.
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-5433 | Map
Wednesday 5/13

CENTRAL CITY – Junior Lee Shanks, 83, of Central City died Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 7:33PM at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. Mr. Shanks was born in Midland on December 1, 1942. He was a Retired Coal Miner, having worked for Peabody Coal and River Queen Mines.   He loved to watch KentuckyContinue Reading

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Cathy Tucker left a message on May 20, 2026:
Teresa, I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know about it until I saw it on Tucker Funeral Home website Wednesday evening. I know how you feel. It was one of the hardest things that I have ever went through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sandra Whitworth left a message on May 11, 2026:
In memory of a fine man..Who will be so missed...Sandra Whitworth....
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