Donald Gene Shirkey Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 19, 2025, at the age of 74, Donald Gene Shirkey of McArthur, Ohio passed away. 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, Cecil Shirkey and Esther Shirkey (Wolfe); and his siblings, Cecil Conrad Shirkey and Leona Bailey. He is survived by: his wife Joy Shirkey (Hutchison); his son Brian Shirkey (Jaymie) of Ashville; his stepson Jacob Thompson (Ashley) of Dundas; his grandchildren, Griffin Shirkey, Carson Shirkey and Riley Thompson; his siblings, Jim Shirkey, Ronald Shirkey, Clinton Shirkey, Richard Shirkey, Louie Shirkey, Diane Lester, Betty Jane Logan, Dora Goodling and Kathy McClellan; and his close friends, Gene and Carol Hayes.
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 27th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home (201 W High St, McArthur, OH 45651). A funeral service was held on Thursday, March 27th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, March 27th 2025 at the Garrett Ridge Cemetery.
Donations can be made to the funeral home to assist with expenses.
