Paul McKinley Shellnutt, Jr., age 86, of Americus, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Columbus, he was born October 3, 1934 to the late Paul and Mary Shellnutt, Sr. He was a member of the National Cattlemen's Association and Georgia's National Cattlemen's Association. He managed the Sumter and Crisp County Livestock Association for many years. Paul was also employed at Austin Urethane for years, before retiring on his 80th birthday. Funeral services will be held at Rehoboth Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Rev. James Beckett and Rev. Robert Orr officiating. Interment to follow at Park Hill Cemetery in Columbus, GA. at 3:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Jason Kite, Jeffery Kite, Tom Shellnut, Todd Shellnut, Tim Ware, and Slade Chafee. The family will receive friends at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel on Monday, September 20, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Jeanell Kite Shellnut of Americus; son, John Paul Shellnut of Houston, TX.; daughter, Joy Delle Shellnut of Midland; sisters, Joan Peirce of Byron and Patty Newsome of Hatchechubbee, AL. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Rehoboth Baptist Church PO Box 641 Americus, GA. 31709.

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