of Marion, AR
October 1, 1955 - January 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Vinson Alan Shinabery at his home on January 21, 2025.
Vinson grew up in Marked Tree, Arkansas and graduated with honors from Marked Tree High School in 1974. He pursued several studies until deciding to become a pharmacist like his father, sister, and three brothers. He graduated from the UAMS College of Pharmacy in 1986 and practiced community pharmacy until his retirement. He was known for his kindness and caring counseling for patients. When he wasn't behind a pharmacy counter, he was on a golf course. He was an avid golfer and a good golf instructor for beginners. He was a self-taught guitarist and enjoyed songwriting, reading, and creative writing. He loved family and competed with his three brothers for the role of favorite uncle at all the family reunions. He will be dearly missed. Out of all the memories, one shines brightest. He was an outstanding little league pitcher, and his father bragged that he would have been a major league contender, if not for a back injury in high school. Of course, Dad was the coach.
He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer Lee Shinabery Jr. and Marie Catalina Shinabery, and by his brother Randy Lee Shinabery, whom he loved and respected. Surviving family members are his sister Dale Farris (Gary), brothers, Mark Shinabery (Dede) and Elmer Lee Shinabery III. Four nephews, Lee Shinabery (Kerri), Gill Shinabery (Cari), Tyler Shinabery (Megan), and Spencer Shinabery. Three nieces, Stephanie Shinabery, Leslie Farris-Hodgson (Quentin), and Robin Rucker (Stuart).Plus, eight great-nieces and great-nephews.
In lieu of flowers please send a donation to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. You can donate online at Lebonheur.org/givetoday
A funeral mass will be held at St. Michael Church in West Memphis at 6:00 pm Thursday, January 30, 2025. Address is 411 Missouri Street, West Memphis, AR 72301 (870) 733-1212
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29 Condolence(s)
Dave and Rhonda Dickerson
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Vince was a great neighbor and friend, from a great family. He will be missed!
Jay Parker
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Always good friend.
Sandy Teague
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Prayers for the Shinaberry family. Vinson was a very good golfer, and liked to play in all the scrambles at the country club. He was always fun to be around.
Christine T Boblack
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Prayers for the family.
Joan Smith Huffman
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Rest in peace and rejoice in your homecoming. Praying for those you’ve left behind.
Pamela Tacker
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
So sorry for the families loss. Continued prayers
Mary meeks
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Donnie Richards
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Vinson! I graduated with Vinson in 1973 from Marked Tree High School.
Peggy Fuller Gean
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
My hope for the family is to remember
Vinson as a kind person that he was .
And know how much he loved y’all
Kim Sanders Nolen
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
So sorry to hear about Vinson . Prayers to you all .
Morris Wayne Lansdale
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
I am so sorry to learn of this news. I have many good memories of Vinson and feel very blessed to have known him and his great family. May GOD welcome him to heaven and watch over his soul. May you RIP my friend.
Garland Gran
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
To the Shinabery family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this time of loss.
My prayers for the family.
Garland Grant
Terry Rollins
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Vinson was good friend and he cared for all who knew him! Prayers for the family
Bill Massey
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
My condolences. Vincent was a good friend.
Shorty and Janet Hosman
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Praying for peace and comfort.
Nancy (Holt) Stogner
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
So sorry to hear another one gone too soon. May the Lord be with the family and friends during this time of sorrow.
Felicia Smith
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
To the Shinabery Family:
You have my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences.
Dana Henderson Terrell
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
So sorry to hear of Vinson's death. He was my first childhood crush! I will always remember him fondly.
Janet Hughes Covey
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Prayers for everyone!
He was a great person.
Soozi Wright Williams
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Pamela Brunner Teague
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
My sympathy and prayers for the whole family in this loss. Vinson was a good friend in High School and I have good memories of growing up in Marked Tree with this family. He was my Sr. Prom date, and of course was so handsome. My condolences.
Donna Wortjam
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
So sorry for the family loss. praying for you all.
Krystal Soo
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of this. The Shinaberry family will be in my prayers.
Scott Phillips
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Can still remember you on the Golf course, hopefully they have a heavenly Golf course for you and i one day.
Jon Wolfe
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Please accept my sincere condolences. I pray that all who grieve for Vinson will be comforted. I have long held all of your family in the highest regard, and join you in profound sadness at this loss.
Cindy Parker Roe
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Loved you Vinson and God speed my friend. Prayers for your family
Rodney and Debbie Harris
Monday, January 27, 2025
Prayers for the family from one of his Marked Tree classmates.
Cathy Maxwell
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Prayers for Vinson's family, another classmate gone
Elmer Lee Shinabery
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Miss you brother. See you soon enough, enjoy the better life.