Harry J. Shinall, age 88, of Travelers Rest, SC, formerly of Little Rock and Harrison, AR, died on November 15, 2006 at White Oak Manor, Tryon, NC just a few days prior to his 89th birthday. Harry was born in East St. Louis, IL on December 16, 1917, the only child of the late Harry D. and Agnes Shinall. During World War II Harry served in the United States Army in both the European and Pacific theatres of war. Following his military service, he and his wife, Betty Parish Shinall, resided in Little Rock and eventually relocated to Harrison, AR and later to Travelers Rest, SC. Harry was a 32nd degree Mason, Shriner and member of the Royal Order of Jesters. While in Little Rock he was an active member of Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church and was Arkansas District Governor of Optimist International. In Harrison he continued his church activities in the First Presbyterian Church as Elder and Chairman of the Trustees Committee. A member of the Harrison Noon Lions Club, he was awarded Lion of the Year and was inducted into the Harrison Noon Lions Club Hall of Fame. Harry served as president of the Ozark Shrine Club and president of the Boone County Heritage Museum. He was a strong and loyal friend, a loving husband, brother-in-law and uncle. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Betty; his sister-in-law Virginia Parish of Belleville, IL; his niece Beth Walker Durocher and husband Cort of Travelers Rest, SC; his nephew William R. Walker and wife Edie of Swansea, IL; his great-nephew William R. Walker, Jr. and wife Andrea and children of Jupiter, FL. A private service will be held for the family. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church building fund, 111 Spring Street, Harrison, AR, 72601; the Boone County Heritage Museum, 110 South Cherry Street, Harrison, AR, 72601; or a charity of choice.
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