JEFFERSON — Laverne Shinn, 83, of Jefferson, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Laverne was born November 3, 1928 in Dew Drop to the late George and Suzy Blankenship Shinn. Laverne attended Redfield Schools and was a member of Redfield Missionary Baptist Church. Laverne served in the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the Arkansas National Guard and was a member of American Legion Post in Redfield. Laverne helped form the Redfield Athletic Association and coached baseball at Redfield. Laverne was an avid squirrel hunter and a member of the Lions Club.
Laverne was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Helen Skipworth and Ruby Thrower.
Survivors include son, Mike Shinn of Cabot; daughter, Tami De La Hunt of Jefferson; sister, Maudie Jones of Texas; six grandchildren; one great grandchild.
Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday, February 10, Redfield Cemetery with visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
The family will be at 4113 Arkansas Highway 365.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas Alzheimer’s association or the Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Burial by Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall. www.cranfordfh.com