Jack Anthony Shanks of Allen, Texas passed away July 15, 2018 at the age of 57. He was born on July 31, 1960 to Jack Daniel and Wilma Laverne (Crosswhite) Shanks in McKinney, Texas. Jack grew up in McKinney, Texas and graduated from McKinney High School in 1978. He attended the University of North Texas. Jack married Betsy Young on October 1, 1983 in McKinney, Texas. He worked in automotive sales and management for 25 years selling Fords, Volvos and most recently for Crest Cadillac. He was of the Christian faith.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Betsy Shanks of Allen, Texas; sons, Tony Shanks and wife, Amanda of Wylie, Texas, Mason Shanks and wife, Gabriela of Allen, Texas; granddaughter, Brooklyn Shanks and another grandchild on the way; sisters, Alinda Joy Crosswhite-Pinkham and husband, Tony of Frisco, Texas, Joni Craghead of McKinney, Texas; mother-in-law, Wilma Joy Young of McKinney, Texas; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Beth and Mike Owens of Denison, Texas; and numerous other loving relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Daniel Shanks; his mother Laverne Crosswhite Graves; and father-in-law, Joe Bob Young.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013. The family will receive friends during a remembrance gathering on Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.