Memorial services for James "Jim" Edward Shackelford, age 78 of Dublin, will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Pine Forest United Methodist Church. Rev. Steve Patton and Dr. Joel Dent will officiate. The family will hold a private burial in Athens, GA at a later date. He passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013. Mr. Shackelford was a Veteran of the United Stated Navy serving four years with the Pacific Fleet. He retired as Human Resources Manager from Forstmann & Co. After retirement, he managed Etcon in Dublin. He recently enjoyed his time as a substitute teacher at West Laurens High School. Jim was a member of the Dublin Exchange Club for 28 years, serving as past president. He was a charter member of the Dublin/Laurens County Distinguished Young Women Program, formerly known as Junior Miss. He also served as a board member of the Hospitality House at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. Mr. Shackelford was preceded in death by his parents, James S. and Edna Waters Shackelford. Survivors include his wife, Louise S. Shackelford of Dublin; step-sons, Taz Dixon of Valdosta and Stewart (Angela) Dixon of Savannah; brothers, Donald (Lois) Shackelford of Athens and Lamar (Kay) Shackelford of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Taylor, Austin and Grace Ann Dixon all of Valdosta and William Dixon of Savannah and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Dublin Exchange Club. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 20, 2013 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Pine Forest United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 400 Woods Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021.