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Robert G. Shanklin, 90, Columbia, KY (1936-2026)

Robert Glenn Shanklin of Columbia died on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Metcalfe Health Care Center in Edmonton. He was 90 years old.

Visitation is requested from 11amCT to 1pmCT on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. A graveside service will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery, with Brandon Nokes officiating.


He was born January 23, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Lynwood and Clara Marie Keys Shanklin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, June Shanklin in 2023.

Bob was a devoted Christian with a profound love of sharing his knowledge of the teachings of the Bible and God's word. He was a retired Pastor, Sunday School Teacher and also retired from working as an auto body repairman. He loved playing his guitar and singing gospel and bluegrass music. He was an incredibly talented painter. He was a member of Charity Baptist Church.

Survivors include:
  • His children - Bill (Debbie), Barbara (Larry), Steve (Carol) and Becky (Tony)
  • His grandchildren - Mandy, Valarie, Brandon, Reba, Jessica, Cassidy, Dalton and Sherrie
  • His great-grandchildren - Bishop, Ella, Evie, Riley, Macie, Asher, Carson, Mila, Ezra, Ragnar, Rune, Blake, Sarah, Ryland, Rurik and Remik
Casket Bearers - Blake Helm, Zack Bailey, Brandon Nokes, Tony Downs, Dale Fair, Steve Shanklin

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.grissommartin.com.


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Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
Located one block off the Square at 200 Campbellsville Street in Columbia, KY.
To reach David and Cathy Martin, phone (270)-384-2149, or e-mail: grissomfuneralhome@windstream.net.
Large enough to serve comfortably; Small enough to serve personally.

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1670 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. email: toddg12@windstream.net, 270-634-0359
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Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Established 1922 | 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY 42728 | Jeff Jessie, Owner
270-384-2145, www.stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com, email stottspm@duo-county.com


Robert Shanklin, 90, Columbia, KY (1936-2026)



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