Robert Taft (Shane) Pharris, 62, of Converse, LA, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Shreveport, LA.



He was born September 7, 1954 in Beaumont, TX to Robert Taft Pharris and Patsy Kelley Pharris. Shane was preceded in death by his parents.

Shane grew up in Pasadena, TX and served as a member of The United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his son, Robert James Pharris of Houston, TX; his brothers, Ronnie Pharris and wife Cindy of Clarendon, TX; Rick Pharris and wife Janet of Mansfield, LA; Randy Pharris of La Porte, TX; Roger Pharris and his wife Elizabeth of Pasadena, TX; and sister Debra Booth and husband John of De Kalb, TX, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends.

A visitation will be held at 9am Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Aulds Funeral Home in Shreveport.



A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2pm Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Veteran's Cemetery in Keithville, LA.



Serving as honorary pallbearers are Robert James Pharris, Ronnie Pharris, Rick Pharris, Randy Pharris, and Roger Pharris.



Memorial contributions may be made to Overton Brooks Veterans Administration Medical Center at 510 E. Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101.