Remembering Josh
Shamblin
May 2 2024
Here's our post from April 30th 2024: Josh Shamblin served as a Town Councilperson then as
Mayor of Clay as
well as being on the BDA and other volunteer committees.
He was well
thought of in each capacity.
Josh
was found dead yesterday at his home.
If you are
wondering about a memorial service or any
details, you won't get answers at Town Hall.
This morning the Office Manager told us that Mayor
Hubbard instructed him to not answer
ANY questions from anybody.
Condolences extended
to the Shamblin family and
friends.
Josh
was one of the few
politicians that would tell
the truth even when it was
embarrassing. Away
from public persona,
Shamblin
took up the banner
for the sheltered
workshop operation in
Clay after founding
Director Elizabeth
Sampson retired. Under
his stewardship the
paper work got in
order, the place grew
and expanded. At every
step of the way his
concern was the future
for
the disabled.
Thinking reasonably
was his strong card.
He took his time at
coming up with a
decision. He was
also responsible
to the citizens of
the Town of Clay
and County Clay.
His sense of humor
got him thru the
tough times. On
many occasions
he just rubbed
his head and
thought, what a
mess!
Josh Shamblin
will be
remembered
2020
2021
2023
Many folks showed up for the May 3rd Candlelight vigil.
Nice tribute!
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