James Shelby Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2021-01-01T23:00:00
End: 2021-01-02T01:00:00
Location: Davis-Smith Funeral Home - Glenwood

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Shelby of Kirby, Arkansas, born in Mayflower, Arkansas, who passed away on December 28, 2020 at the age of 78. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Shelby to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Irving Shelby and Lois Draper Shelby; his half-brothers, Irving "Junior" Shelby and Gerald Shelby; and his sister Joyce Wilson.

He is survived by: his wife Betty Shelby of Kirby; his sons, Tim Shelby of Lexington, Howard (Pam Shelby), Robert (Teresa Shelby) and David Shelby of Nashville; his grandchildren, Kimberly Shelby, Kyle Shelby, Kortni Lyons, Robin Shelby, Kara Oliveira, Stephen Shelby, Eyvette Shelby, Hunter Shelby and Dylan Shelby; his great grandchildren, Jaxon Shelby, Ava Shelby, Kaylynn Lyons and Kayleigh Lyons; and his sisters, Marie O'Kelley of Little Rock and Merl Gaines of Greenbrier. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes

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December 31, 2020

Kathi Brinkley and Jordan Watts lit a candle

December 31, 2020

Kathi Brinkley and Jordan Watts sent flowers

“In loving memory of James Shelby, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

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January 1, 2021

Ron & Debra Ward wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of James Shelby, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Bro. Shelby was such a blessing to Ron's mom as her pastor & friend & us in working alot with Ron on home repairs over many yrs. He was a faithful man of GOD & will be missed.”