Shane Kenneth Filkins, 23, of Point Pleasant died in a workplace accident on Sunday, April 8, 2018 doing the job he loved. Shane was born on June 3, 1994. He was the son of Kathy Smith Filkins and Randolph L. Filkins. Shane was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Robert F. and Neva Lee Stapleton Smith, his paternal grandparents Kenneth W. and Nancy Bowermaster Filkins, and an uncle Steven F. Smith, as well as close family friend Helen Louise Roush. Shane was employed as an journeyman lineman and a member of the IBEW. His hobbies included traveling, and spending time with family, and weekends riding with friends. In addition to his mother and father, Shane is survived by his sister Ashlee Filkins in New Orleans, his longtime partner Morgan Thomas and her family of Point Pleasant, uncles Keith Smith of Ashland, KY; Bruce Filkins of San Diego, CA; Mark Filkins of Holly Springs, NC; and Larry Filkins of Leon, WV. Shane's family will receive callers at Crow - Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. The funeral will be on Sunday, April 15th at 2 PM at the funeral home with interment to follow at Sandhill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Raheem Johnson, K.C. Filkins, Alex Hall, Chance Ruiz, Whitey Tucker, Bobby Board, Bronson Eustler, Too-Tall Oakley, and Michael Sheppard.

Arrangements have been entrusted with Crow-Hussell Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Saturday April 14, 2018 from 6-9 at the funeral home.
Funeral service will be Sunday April 15, 2018 at Crow-Hussell Funeral Home beginning at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Sand Hill Cemetery.

Family and friends may express condolences online at: crowhussellfh.com