Manchester, TN resident and Leominster, MA native James Clarence Shampine, age 76, was born January 24, 1944 and died May 31, 2020 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness. Retired from Lab Research with the U.S. Military, he was the son of Clarence & Gwendolyn Dolton Shampine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Sherri Leclaire Shampine. He is survived by five children, James (Debra) Shampine of Jaffrey, NH, Chris (Donna) Shampine of Manchester, TN, Jeffery (Amy) Shampine of Ashburnham, MA, Jonathan (Sarah) Shampine of Templeton, MA, and Jennifer (Ali) of Leominster, MA; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and beloved dog, Ginger. Mr. Shampine will be cremated. There will be no service or visitation at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.