MMr. Lonzo Shands, the son of the late Mr. Willie Shands and Mrs. Morris Gist Shands, was born in Pacolet, South Carolina, on July 22, 1942. On Tuesday, January 3, 2012, he entered into eternal rest. Lonzo was affectionately known as "Neek" to his family and friends, and simply "Lonzo" to many more. He grew up in Pacolet, S.C. and attended school at Spartanburg Public Schools. He furthered his education by achieving an Associate's Degree in Business. Lonzo was a member of Moncks Corner AME Church. He accepted Christ into his life at an early age and has been a soldier for the Lord until his health failed and up until his passing. Lonzo honorably served in the United States Air Force and retired after 20 years of service. Afterwards, he pursued a career as an electrician and extensive work in plumbing. He spent numerous years working at the Charleston Naval Shipyard then later on at Carolina Nurseries. He had a passion for bowling, running track and was famous for his cream beef and pancakes. On January 4, 1997, Lonzo was united in Holy Matrimony to Betsy Mae Bartley. He leaves to cherish his sweet memories: a loving and devoted wife, Betsy Shands of the home; daughters, Vonda Shands of Rex, Ga. and Roxanne Bossie of Pacolet, S.C.; stepdaughter, Katherine Bowens of Raleigh, N.C.; stepsons, Maurice Bartley of Knightdale, N.C. and Robert Lee Bartley Jr. (Kristie M.) of Roxboro, N.C.; thirteen grandchildren; four brothers: Preston Shands (Gwendolyn) of Augusta, Ga., Willie McBeth (Josephine) of Pacolet, S.C., Ned Shands (Elaine) of Spartanburg, S.C. and Marvin Shands (Nannie M.) of Pacolet, S.C.; four sisters, Mary Frances Littlejohn (Clyde) of Seattle, Wash., Mary A. Shands of Cleveland, Ohio, Mary L. Moss of Spartanburg, S.C. and Cynthia Lounds (Thomas) of Spartanburg, S.C.; a very devoted mother-in-law, Viola Bowens of Pineville, S.C.; six sisters-in-law and nine brothers-in-law; three aunts-in-law, Annabelle Frazier of Eadytown, S.C., Mary Lee Casey and Anna Lee Crawford both of Pineville, S.C.; a special friend, Leah Gregory; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kaitlynn Bartley.