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Obituary for Latane Barker Shay Jr. Latane Barker Shay Jr.
Fairfield Resident Rockbridge Farmers Coop Retiree, Vietnam Era Combat Engineer

Latane Barker Shay Jr., 73, of Fairfield, Virginia, died Thursday, May 5, 2022 at his home.

Born July 3, 1948 in Lithia, he was a son of the late Latane Barker Shay Sr. and Ruth Young Shay.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Jane Irvine "MeMe," and a brother-in-law, Kenny Emore.

Junior retired from Rockbridge Farmers Coop.

He loved his family and enjoyed spending his spare time golfing.

He also served his country as a combat engineer during the Vietnam era.

Surviving are his wife, Carla Jean Irvine Shay; children, David Shay, Logan Shay (Lenee) and Sara Garnett (Trey); siblings, Greg Shay (Donna), Patricia Rutherford (Terry), and Becky Guacheta; sister-in-law, Linda Emore; brother-in-law, Andy Irvine (Michelle); grandchildren, Gabe Shay, Mary-Grace Shay, Kenna Shay, and Drew Moore; and many special nieces, nephews and cousins. Also surviving are friends from Shenandoah Acres, Greenbrier County, W.Va., golfing buddies, and many other special friends.

A private memorial service with family and friends will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Hospice of the Shenandoah, 64 Sports Medicine Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.