My condolences to Shane's family. Shane lived down the street from my parents, after my mom passed he would look after my dad by doing the yard work and whatever my dad needed around the house. Shane was never a person to back down from a sports conversation or politics. You never had to guess about how he felt. But after getting to know Shane he had several layers and it didn’t take long to know he had a good heart and would help anyone at a moments notice. I will always remember our conversations and my gratitude for looking after my parents. Now it’s your time to rest in peace and be free of all pain. Until we see each other again.

Harlan Chiles

     Well, I knew Shane for I guess about 35 years. I was his supervisor on two different occasions with two different companies. Not only did Shane and I have a working relationship, but I considered him a friend. For only being 10 years his senior, he used to always call me Pops. Shane and I both had life events that I guess somewhat brought us together as we discussed our different issues with each other and sought advice from one another. Shane liked to talk and I guess I liked to listen. We talked about life at home and life at work. Shane and I both liked raising birds meaning that in FFA years I had raised a grand champion Capon and he was raising turkeys so we talked about that from time to time. He bragged to me so much about his turkey pen that I felt obligated to drive over to his house from Sugar Land and check it out and see what he had going on. He did have a nice set up. He was always  willing to lend a hand.  He loved working with the FFA kids. I guess  once it’s in your blood, it can be hard to get rid of even after you graduate and don’t show any more yourself  you feel a pride in teaching the younger kids what you know to help them be the best that they can be as an animal show person.

     I was there with Shane through his early issues with gout, and then when he had his kidneys shut down, I didn’t get to see him much after that, but made a hospital visit and I think one visit to the house we talked from time to time, but I can truly say that I wish that I would’ve called him more often. 35 years is a long time to know someone and know their stories and they know yours. I know Shane had a lot of unhappy years, but once he met Gina, I think everything kind of came together for him. He seemed to be a much happier person. I was so happy that he decided to take the next step and marry her as I knew that it would be better for him as he deserved happiness at that point. 

     In closing, Shane was a stand-up guy. You always kne where he was coming from because he would be right there in front of you telling you how he felt. He was never one to hold back on his opinion and I think he even kind of enjoyed poking at people a little bit just to see how far under their skin he could get. I guess that’s why we got along so good he would push me and I would push him back. One thing was for sure about Shane, he would always be there to help you out if you needed a hand. He was also a real go-getter.He would come to  work at night and get up in the morning and take care of his lawn business then come back to work that afternoon and then he started transporting boats and I know that couldn’t have been an easy job because I’ve driven for 12 hours before and it takes a lot out of you over time, but he was always looking  for something that was gonna make him some money and try to set them up so he could do things for Gina  or with Gina that they wanted to enjoy. I just hope that he left our world in comfort and peace Before going to be under the wings of our Savior in Heaven above. RIP old friend.

I will remember you always!!! ❤️