Lawrence A. SHELLHAMMER

Lawrence SHELLHAMMER Obituary

HAMPTON - Lawrence "Larry" A. Shellhammer, USAF, CMSgt. (ret.), 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in Hampton.
Chief Shellhammer served in the USAF for 32 years including eight years as Senior Enlisted Advisor with the Air Force Office of Special Investigation and the 1st Tactical Fighter Wing. After retiring, he started another career with MetLife and then went into real estate. He was very active in the AFA for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Yvonne; daughters, Laura Fruehan and husband, Paul of Pittsburgh, Pa., Donna Wilson and husband, Russ of Anchorage, Alaska; and son, Larry Shellhammer Jr. and wife, Michelle of Cameron, N.C.; three grandsons, Christopher Wilson and wife, Trista, Daniel Fruehan and Andrew Fruehan; and one great-grandson, Ashton Wilson.
A Memorial Celebrating Larry's life will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, 23666. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2010.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd., Ste. 102-A, Newport News, VA 23606. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from May 27 to May 31, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence SHELLHAMMER

10 Entries

June 21, 2010

May God Bless the Shellhammer family. Larry will be missed, he was a good friend and true American. Richard L. Taylor, CMSgt Ret.

Charlie and Peggy Gatz

June 9, 2010

Peggy and I will always remember our times with Larry and Eve in the late 80's . I was an instructor at the Leadership School at Langley AFB and Peggy was the President of the NCO Wives club. Both Larry and Eve were instrumental in helping us perform those jobs. Larry would always come down to the school and offer insight to the students and instructors about the Air Force. He had a way with the young troops and always left them on a positive note. Peggy and I will miss you Larry.

Jerry and Sue Sprouse

June 1, 2010

Sue and I didn't know Larry for an extended period of time, but, when we met him we knew he was a special person. Our son bought a house next door to Larry and Eve and from day one they were very obliging to may son's family. But, that was just Larry's way. He always asked about my wife when she got sick and constantly offered assistance to us.
Sue and I offer our most heart felt condolences to Larry's family. He will be missed.

Michael Kidd

June 1, 2010

Sorry for you loss, our families were friends long ago. Our prayers will be with you. Michael and Barbara Kidd and family

June 1, 2010

Our Family sends sincere condolences and prayers to Mrs. Shellhamer and family. I knew Chief Shellhamer at langley, As Catering Manager he was the 1st Chief I worked with on events. It was always wonderful to work with him on events, and after he retired he remembered me. He helped us sell our 1st home. And today our my husband Steve takes care of his yard. We will miss you Chief.
Debora & Steve Spivey (Hampton, Va.)

CMSgt Kevin Jurgella

June 1, 2010

On behalf of the Enlisted men & women assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Langley Air Force Base, VA...we extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Chief Shellhammer. Without question, Chief Shellhammer positively impacted countless Airmen throughout his 32 year military career. Because of the tireless leadership example he demonstrated daily - our USAF continues to thrive, many thanks Chief!

Michelle Williams

June 1, 2010

I work with Mr. Shellhammer's son, Larry. I have only worked with him for a year, but it is a testament to his father on what a remarkable son he raised. Larry is the best boss I could ever ask for, and am sorry for the loss of his father. Much love to him and the entire Shellhammer family.

May 31, 2010

We would like to send our love and deepest prayers to the entire Shellhammer family in the loss of a husband, dad and grandfather. John and Nancy Rea (Snow Hill, N.C.)

Col. Bobby Rowe

May 31, 2010

I knew the Chief when I was the Hospital Akministrator at Langley from 1983-1987. I would see him on a occasion at the BX pharmacy, where I volunteer now. He was a wonderful example to all enlisted and officer personnel. We lost a Good one. May God bless you all at this time.

Tony & Jenny Coppa

May 29, 2010

I first meet Larry in 1977 and immediately thought, "here is a good guy," but we really didn't really get to know each other well until we began playing golf together few years ago. That's when I found out that my original assessetment was true.
He will be sorely missed.
Goodbye my friend.

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