Fred W. Shilling, 73 of Devine, was carried to heaven in the arms of angels on October 6, 2022 after a tragic house fire. He was born February 12, 1949 in San Antonio, TX.
He is preceded in death by his parents Nettia Hardin and Harold Shilling, a sister Mary Alvesteffer and bother, Michael (Dee Wee) Shilling.
Fred is survived by his daughters Shelly Warren, Tiffany Crouch (Dennis) and son Tyler Shilling all of Devine, Grandchildren Derryk DuBose of California, Briana Evans and Cami DuBose and Caleb Crouch of Devine, Zachary Yerka of Ohio and Savannah Masseth of N. Dakota, Great Grandchildren Noah Evans, Jerry Crutcher IV and Nolan Masseth. He is also survived by his sister Kathrine Ethridge and family of Devine, Brothers Bobby & James Shilling of College State and many nieces and nephews.
Fred loved the people of Devine and Natalia and nearby areas. Always having time to stop and help or tell a joke to make you smile. He will be sorely missed. If he could he would tell you “Don’t cry and fuss over me, just bless one another and be good to each other”.
A memorial and Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date after the holidays.