Mr. Darwin Lee Shelley of Byrdstown, Tennessee passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the Medical Center in Albany, Kentucky having attained the age of 80 years, 3 months & 15 days. He was born in Albany, Kentucky on Sunday, May 7, 1944 the son of James Melvin & Velma Lee (Smith) Shelley. He was a christian man, charter member of Twin Lakes Fellowship Church in Albany, former truck driver, bus driver, and owner of Shelley’s Metal Sales in Static, Tennessee for over 38 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his Brothers, Dennis Shelley, Murl Shelley, infant sister, Priscilla Shelley, Father-in-law & Mother-in-law, Dester & Louiza Masiongale, sisters-in-law, Patricia Shelley, Wyncie Shelley & Linda Alley. He liked to go to church, Vacations to Florida, Roadtrips & Flea Markets.
He is survived by his Wife, Judy Faye (Masiongale) Shelley whom he wed Saturday, December 24, 1966, brothers, Bro. Donnie Shelley & Johnny (& Shirley) Shelley both of Albany, sister, Phyllis (& Bro. C. W.) Riley of Texas, brothers-in-law, Wayne (& Kay) Masiongale, Roger Masiongale, sister-in-law, Brenda (& Lyle) Scott all of Byrdstown, Tennessee, & a host of Nieces & Nephews that he loved like children.
The funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. C.S.T. at the Twin Lakes Grace Fellowship Church in Albany, Kentucky with Bro. Donnie Shelley & Bro. Michael Riddle officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Twin Lakes Grace Fellowship Church in Albany, beginning at 4:00 p.m. C.S.T. until the funeral hour on Sunday. Burial will be in The Mullins Cemetery in Pickett County, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to The Twin Lakes Grace Fellowship Church Building Fund or Gospel Christian Academy in his memory.
Campbell-New Funeral Home of Albany, Kentucky is honored to be in charge of all the arrangements. Online Condolences at www.campbell-new.com.
