October 6, 1935 - July 14, 2024
Deacon Henry Shatteen Jr., age 88, of Statesboro, GA., passed into eternal rest on Sunday July 14, 2024.
He was a native of Bulloch County, and a lifelong and committed member of Harmony Baptist Church of Statesboro, GA. He served as the leader of the deacon, finance, and trustee ministries. He loved God, family, and his church.
Henry attended the public schools in Bulloch County. He was a retired construction worker. Henry was a builder of many buildings, roads, and bridges around the state of Georgia. He was a farmer of tobacco for many years. He would also plant a garden every year to provide people in the community with fresh veggies. Henry was a strong pillar of the community who enjoyed fishing, hunting and most importantly his family. He was known for sharing his wisdom acquired throughout the years with everyone he encountered.
Henry leaves to cherish his memory: a devoted wife of thirty years, Rozina Washington Shatteen; Four children Shirley (Mark) DeWeerdt of Marietta, GA, Deacon Larry Shatteen of Statesboro, GA, Angie Gayle Washington of Macon, GA and David (Rosa) of Statesboro, GA; Seven extended children; Loretta Harris of Albany, GA, Roland (Felicia) Washington of Statesboro, GA, Rayford Washington of Madison, GA, Laurinda (William) Cone of Statesboro, GA, Roy (Angie) Washington of Radcliff, Kentucky, Lori (Derek) Burns of Sylvania, GA and Lawanda Washington of Tucker, GA; Five sisters Helen (Jack) Johnson of Boston, MA, Johnnie (Willie) Wilson of Atlanta, GA, Sally Baker of Statesboro, GA, Pauline Kilpatrick of East Point, GA and Annette (Russell) Wideman of College Park, GA; Two brothers Lee Ernest (Linda) Shatteen of Camp Spring, MD and Van Buren (Beverly) Shatteen of Powder Springs, GA; twenty-nine Grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren, four great great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who loved him infinitely.
There will be no viewing the day before Celebration of Life service.
Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00a.m. at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, 98 Harmony Church Road, Statesboro, GA 30458. Henry will lie-in-state from 10:00a.m. until 11:00a.m. at the church.
Interment will be at the Church Cemetery
We will adhere to CDC guidelines.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.craigrtremblefuneralhome.com.
You may send flowers to the family through our floral store, an independent florist will make delivery according to your instructions.
Celebration of Life services are entrusted to the care of Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Statesboro Chapel, 238 West Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458
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