David C. Shinkle

David Charles Shinkle, 68 of Independence, MO passed away February 10, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Society.

David was born May 10, 1952 in Kansas City, MO to Donald & Lois (Reece) Shinkle.

David was preceded in death by his father Donald Shinkle.

David is survived by his 4 children: Nicole Smith (Preston) of Lee’s Summit, MO, Zachary Shinkle of Independence, MO, Danielle Shinkle of Independence, MO, Katelyn Shinkle of Nashville, TN; wife: Debra Shinkle of Valparaiso, IN; step daughter: Jill Carter of Valparaiso, IN; 4 grandchildren: Emma Docman, Julia Smith, Preston Smith, III, Audrey Carter; mother: Lois Shinkle of Independence, MO; 4 siblings: Susan Brown of Kansas City, MO, Linda Swift of Garden City, MO, Tim Shinkle of Lee’s Summit, MO, Cathy Shinkle of Independence, MO; several extended family members and an abundance of friends..

Arrangements:  Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO   816-796-8600