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GLENN T. SHELBY, 62
LAKELAND - Surrounded by his family, Glenn Terry Shelby, age 62, passed from this earthly life into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 8, 2017.
Glenn was born in 1955 in Miami, FL, the only child of Donald and Rhean Itara ('Tara') Shelby. After graduating from Miami-Palmetto High School in 1973, he attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas where he earned his B.B.A. degree in 1976. Following his graduation there, he attended law school at the University of Florida and received his J.D. degree in 1979. While in law school, Glenn met his future wife, Nancy, on a blind date, and they were married in 1979.
The following year, Glenn and Nancy moved to Lakeland where Glenn began working as an associate attorney with Lakeland attorney James S. Welch. He continued practicing law from 1980 to 2013, focusing in real estate, estate planning, and probate. In 2013, Glenn was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the position of Circuit Judge in the Tenth Judicial Circuit. He was very active in the community as well, serving on the Citizens Advisory Panel for Lakeland Lighthouse Ministries, and on the Board of Directors for both Lakeland Christian School for 23 years and for Camp Gilead for 41/2 years. He was a member of both the Lakeland and Bartow Rotary Clubs. His church and church family were very important to him too; he was a member of Lake Morton Community Church for over 35 years, serving faithfully in many roles there, including as an Elder. But the event considered by Glenn to be the most significant in his life was when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1973. Although very thankful for the opportunities he enjoyed, he considered his life with Christ and the blessings of family and friends to be far more important than any of his accomplishments.
Glenn enjoyed cars, the Florida Gators, traveling, and trips to Disney World, a place he never tired of exploring and experiencing, especially with his family. He and Nancy are blessed with 4 wonderful children and 6 grandchildren, and in addition to being an amazing, loving husband, he cherished his role as Dad and Grandpa.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Tara, and by his son, Stephen. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nancy, and children Aaron (Elizabeth) Shelby, Elizabeth (Mark) Duncan, and Hannah (John) Tyler, as well as grandchildren Leila, Matthew, Leanna, Holly, Luke, and David.
The family will receive friends Friday, Dec. 15th, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Chapel, 328 S. Ingraham Ave., in Lakeland. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, Dec. 16th, at 1:00 p.m. at Lake Morton Community Church, 169 Lk. Morton Drive.
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6 Entries
died on jennifer fichters birthday
john barlow
April 6, 2021
Glenn Shelby was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was always so kind to everyone around him. God's love was manifest through him. I met Glenn while working where his father lived. He was such a devoted son who made his father so very proud and caused him to smile every time his name was mentioned. Rest in peace, Glenn. Praying for blessings and peace for his entire family.
Sheri Wright
Friend
January 30, 2018
Thank you Honorable Judge Shelby for your service, friendship, wisdom and sharing. I had the privilege of meeting Judge Shelby before his appointment and while he ran his own legal firm in Lakeland. We stayed in touch these past few years and I will miss him dearly. I truly enjoyed learning about him, his family and his love of Disney on the rare occasions we met for lunch or I was doing business at his office. He was always kind, supportive and had the best smile and a gentle laugh. May God Bless You Judge and your family & friends in this time of grieving.
Sean Trinkle
December 15, 2017
Praying for the family, may the lord give you peace and surpass all things as you allow his strength to unite the family even stronger during this time and always. Thank you Honorable Judge Shelby for all your services you will be greatly missed.
JoAnn Bustos
December 14, 2017
To the Shelby Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss and also, for the loss of a wonderful man in our community and courts. He was kind and courteous to whoever he was with and represented our Lord and Savior so well. I loved each member of your family and was privileged to work at LCS while he was a board member and to teach Aaron. You are in my prayers. May God hold you in His great peace, Kati Goodell
December 13, 2017
I sat in Judge Shelbys courtroom during a work related class and watched a trial he was presiding over. I could tell from his demeanor this man had great wisdom and a good heart. I later saw him out in public and introduced myself and he invited me back into his courtroom anytime. I only met him twice, but it was obvious he had a kind spirit. What a great example of a man and Judge. Sad to learn about his passing, but comforting to know he is in the presence of God. Thanks Judge for your service and God bless his family.
Marshall Lord
December 12, 2017
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