Bayard Lamar Shirah Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bayard Lamar Shirah (Mitchell, Georgia), who passed away on May 10, 2020, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Shirah of Washington and Katie Mercer Shirah; his sisters, Helen Shirah Guggio (Joe) and Lucy Shirah Hasell (Sam); and his son Raymond Lamar Shirah.
He is survived by: his son Ray; his wife Willene L. Shirah; his children, Pam S. NeSmith (Dink), Krista S. Boerrigter (Robert) and Tim Shirah (Ann); his daughter-in-law Angie Shirah (Ray); his grandchildren, Alan NeSmith (Heather), Emily N. Wilson (Tom), Eric NeSmith (Connell), Jason Shirah (Stephanie), Lance Shirah, Benjie Shirah (Kristen), Jamey Shirah, Katie Shirah, Steven Boerrigter (Suzanne), Ashley Boerrigter and Linsey Boerrigter; and his great grandchildren, William, Fenn NeSmith, Wyatt, Hayes, Henry, Smith Wilson, Bayard, Stella NeSmith and Lydia Boerrigter.
Due to the current pandemic a private burial, with the Rev. Mike Carter officiating, will be at the Hopeful Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests those wishing to make contributions should earmark the funds for the Hopeful Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2740 River Road, Camilla, GA 31730 or Kindred Hospice of Bainbridge, GA, 430 E. Shotwell St., Bainbridge, GA 39819.
