Celebrating the life of
Shaffer B. "Shack" Wimbish, Jr.
March 29, 1935 - February 20, 2011
Shaffer "Shack" Burke Wimbish Jr.
Savannah, GA – Shaffer "Shack" Burke Wimbish Jr., 75, died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, GA. Shack was born in Atlanta, GA, March 29, 1935 and was raised in Rome, GA.
He was one of four children of the late Shaffer Burke Wimbish Sr. and Ruth Sauls Wimbish. Shack was the beloved husband of nearly 40 years to Laura Cook Wimbish. He will always be remembered by his brother Stephen Sauls Wimbish of Savannah and sisters Suzanne Wimbish McElwee and Sally Dupree Wimbish of Atlanta. He was also a devoted father to daughter, Mary Burke Wimbish, Savannah, and son, Shaffer Burke Wimbish III Marla of Blairsville, GA. He was a grandfather to Mary Margaret Wimbish and Elisabeth Lee Wimbish and uncle to Dana McElwee Carnahan. He is also survived by his faithful companion, Grits.
His youth was spent in Rome, GA where he graduated from Darlington School in 1953. A dedicated supporter of the Darlington Tigers, he excelled as a student, tennis player, and sang in the Darlington Chorus. He continued his education at the University of Georgia as a Chi Phi. After leaving UGA, he joined the U.S. Air Force serving four years in Scotland. Shack relocated to Savannah, GA in 1965 and began his career with Colonial Oil Industries. After 35 faithful years, he retired as the Vice President of Sales and member of Colonial's board of directors.
He also served as the President of Georgia Oilmen's Association from 1982-1983 and as Chairman of the Board from 1983- 1984. His passion also included The German Heritage Society where he served as President from 1990-1992. He was a communicant of St. John's Episcopal Church where he served on the vestry and sang in the choir. He was also a member of the Savannah Yacht Club, The Chatham Club and a past member of the Savannah Golf Club.
Memorial Service: 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at St. John's Episcopal Church with a reception following in the Green-Meldrim House.
Burial: Private
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested remembrances be sent to St. John's Episcopal Church, 1 W. Macon St., Savannah, GA 31401 or Darlington School, 1014 Cave Spring Road, Rome, GA 30161.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dear Mary Burke, Please accept my most sincere sympathy. I like to think of our fathers up there having a grand time! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Frida Moore Raley, Thunderbolt, GA
Dear Mary Burke, Please accept my most sincere sympathy. I like to think of our fathers up there having a grand time! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Frida Moore Raley, Thunderbolt, GA
Laura, Tim, Navia and I want to extend our concolences to you and your family. Shack was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly. He had a fantastic sense of humor that surely brightened my darkest days! May God hold him close and keep watch on you and your family. We Love You!
- Brenda Sorrells, Savannah, GA
Dear Laura: We were you downstairs and across the hall neighbors at Lenox Heights. Greg is working in Rome again and saw the annoucement in the Rome paper. We are so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful and fun guy Shack was and he will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult time. God Bless, Cherie
- greg and cherie wilkes, acworth, GA
Laura, although I haven't seen you in years { I was a friend of Shack , Phillip, and Emmett } my thoughts are with you. You and your husband always made me feel welcome when I was in your home. May Shack Jr. rest in peace. and may God bless you and your family.
- robert bishop, cumming, GA
Mrs. Wimbish, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
- Kacie Giles, , GA
Laura, He will be missed. My prayers are with you , the children and Grandchildren
- James Bugsy Graves, Columbia, SC
Laura, Julian and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and Shack's children. We always appreciated his hospitality and wonderful sense of humor. Know we love you and will continue to keep you in our thoughts,dear cousin.
- Sue and Julian Whitten, Dadeville, AL
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Mary Burke, you continue to be in our hearts and prayers. We love you.
- Joe and Barbara Evans, Brentwood, TN
Sincerest condolences to you and your family. David
- David Strain, Rome, GA
Laura, Mary Burke, and family, we are deeply saddened by Shack's passing and will always be thankful for all the many good times we have shared together. Shack has touched so many lives in so many ways and he will be greatly missed. He shared his Christian faith with the love of the Lord instilled in him so many times and always in a joyful, thankful way. His prayers before meals at your house were always reverend and straight from his heart. He is now with our Lord in the most beautiful place. May God bless and comfort all of you during this very sad time. May it be of some comfort also to know that our Robbie was there to welcome Shack into Heaven. II Corinthians 1:3-4
- Jeannie and Robert Smith, Savannah, GA
Mama and I remember all the good times that Pappy and Shack enjoyed during their years at Colonial Oil and in the neighborhood. We are so sorry for your loss. Time will make it better as will remembering all the good times your shared.
- Puttie Potts Barnes & Catherine, Savannah, GA
What 'Growing Up Memories' the Wimbish kids and Third Avenue had!!! Steve,Suzanne,& Sally I hope all the Good Memories then and later will be a comfort. He was a GREAT FRIEND. Laura,you are in my thoughts and prayers. All my LOVE, Ann TAP ON THE ICE BOX!!!
- Ann Northcutt, Red Lodge, MT
Laura, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this sad time. Shack was a good friend and we will miss him. Will never forget the great times we shared with Shack and you over the years.
- Kathy and Mack McElwee, savannah, GA
Laura, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Gene & Janice Autry, Thomasville, GA
Dear Mary Burke, Please accept my most sincere sympathy. I like to think of our fathers up there having a grand time! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Frida Moore Raley, Thunderbolt, GA
Dear Mary Burke, Please accept my most sincere sympathy. I like to think of our fathers up there having a grand time! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Frida Moore Raley, Thunderbolt, GA
Laura, Tim, Navia and I want to extend our concolences to you and your family. Shack was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly. He had a fantastic sense of humor that surely brightened my darkest days! May God hold him close and keep watch on you and your family. We Love You!
- Brenda Sorrells, Savannah, GA
Dear Laura: We were you downstairs and across the hall neighbors at Lenox Heights. Greg is working in Rome again and saw the annoucement in the Rome paper. We are so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful and fun guy Shack was and he will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult time. God Bless, Cherie
- greg and cherie wilkes, acworth, GA
Laura, although I haven't seen you in years { I was a friend of Shack , Phillip, and Emmett } my thoughts are with you. You and your husband always made me feel welcome when I was in your home. May Shack Jr. rest in peace. and may God bless you and your family.
- robert bishop, cumming, GA
Mrs. Wimbish, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
- Kacie Giles, , GA
Laura, He will be missed. My prayers are with you , the children and Grandchildren
- James Bugsy Graves, Columbia, SC
Laura, Julian and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and Shack's children. We always appreciated his hospitality and wonderful sense of humor. Know we love you and will continue to keep you in our thoughts,dear cousin.
- Sue and Julian Whitten, Dadeville, AL
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Mary Burke, you continue to be in our hearts and prayers. We love you.
- Joe and Barbara Evans, Brentwood, TN
Sincerest condolences to you and your family. David
- David Strain, Rome, GA
Laura, Mary Burke, and family, we are deeply saddened by Shack's passing and will always be thankful for all the many good times we have shared together. Shack has touched so many lives in so many ways and he will be greatly missed. He shared his Christian faith with the love of the Lord instilled in him so many times and always in a joyful, thankful way. His prayers before meals at your house were always reverend and straight from his heart. He is now with our Lord in the most beautiful place. May God bless and comfort all of you during this very sad time. May it be of some comfort also to know that our Robbie was there to welcome Shack into Heaven. II Corinthians 1:3-4
- Jeannie and Robert Smith, Savannah, GA
Mama and I remember all the good times that Pappy and Shack enjoyed during their years at Colonial Oil and in the neighborhood. We are so sorry for your loss. Time will make it better as will remembering all the good times your shared.
- Puttie Potts Barnes & Catherine, Savannah, GA
What 'Growing Up Memories' the Wimbish kids and Third Avenue had!!! Steve,Suzanne,& Sally I hope all the Good Memories then and later will be a comfort. He was a GREAT FRIEND. Laura,you are in my thoughts and prayers. All my LOVE, Ann TAP ON THE ICE BOX!!!
- Ann Northcutt, Red Lodge, MT
Laura, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this sad time. Shack was a good friend and we will miss him. Will never forget the great times we shared with Shack and you over the years.
- Kathy and Mack McElwee, savannah, GA
Laura, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Gene & Janice Autry, Thomasville, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
