Romie Carl Shamblin

Romie Carl Shamblin, 91 of Drawdy, went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2019, at his home with his wife and family members by his side.
He is survived by his wife Cathy Harless Shamblin; children, Karen (Danny) Perdue, Bloomingrose WV; Nancy (Charlie) Justice, King George VA; Larry (Carolyn) Shamblin, Sissonville WV; Randy Shamblin, Belle WV; step-children: Anna (Sammy) Kirk, Ashford WV and James Chambers, Racine WV. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Kim (Lenny) Cline, Amy (Jim) Westfall, Brad (Michelle) Cantley, Jeff Justice, Joshua (Natalie) Justice, Jacob (Ashley) Justice, Leslie Shamblin, Nik Shamblin(fiancée Angelina), Meredith Shamblin, Bryan Shamblin, and granddaughter-in-law Heejin Justice; 3 step-grandchildren, Brittany (J.T.) Price, Blake Brewer (fiancée Adre’ona), Levi Chambers; 18 great grandchildren of whom he thought each one was great, sisters; Justine Paxton and Linda Dunlap; brother, Dana Shamblin, many extended family members and a host of friends.
Carl was preceded in death by his first wife, Bernice Mullins Shamblin; parents, Jesse and Dessie Dawson Shamblin; sister, Madeline McKown; brothers, Virgil Shamblin and Ray Shamblin; and daughter-in-law, Jayne Shamblin.
Carl served in the United States Air Force, stationed in the Philippines. He was a 70-year member of the UMWA. Carl loved his time as a West Virginia coal miner with over 40 years of active experience in both underground mining and preparation plants.
Carl liked to say he had never met a stranger, he enjoyed and lived a full and active life keeping busy with motorcycle and 4-wheeler riding, camping, hunting trips, gardening, making birdhouses for friends and family, and being the go-to mechanic.
Handley Funeral Home, Phipps Ave., Danville WV is in charge of arrangements. Visitation Friday May 17, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be at Handley Funeral Home Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM with Johnny Steele officiating. Saturday visitation will be one hour prior to Saturday’s service.
The family offers an open invitation to come and celebrate the life of our husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
A special thank you to all the medical professionals who provided care for Carl during this time. Their attention, care, and compassion are greatly appreciated.