Clarence Shelley Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Clarence Shelley (Champaign, Illinois), born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 90, on January 17, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Clarence Shelley to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Grady Shelley and Alma Shelley (Jones); and his siblings, Grady Shellie, William Shelley, Clara Butler, Susie Spivey, Helen Perkins, Constance Turner and Barbara Myles.

He is survived by: his children, Urbana, Dana Vickers Shelley (Robert A. Glasner) and Pamela-Alyse Shelley; his sister Carlotta Shelley; his brother-in-law Ronald G. Vickers (Reneé); his siblings-in-law, Marveen Tuite and Matthew Tuite; his wife Sharon; his children, Craig Walker and Courtney Walker; his grandchildren, Craig J. Walker, Jr. (Kasey), Cory Sutton, Jordan Walker (Megan), Danielle B. McGhee (Edwind), Chase Walker and David McKenzie; and also Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He is also survived by children, grandchildren, and close family friends.

COVID-19 safety precautions will be in place and all attendees must wear masks regardless of vaccination status.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Clarence Shelley Scholarship. If you pay by check, please make payable to the University of Illinois Foundation.