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Charles Shell Obituary

Charles "Dent" Shell 74, went home to be with Our Lord on March 20, 2011. Dent was preceded in death by parents, Hill and Pearline Shell; brother, Roy and nephew, Joe. Dent is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Donna and his children, Charles (Beth) Shell, Ruth (Greg) Valdez, Becky (Kevin) Hoffmann and Lora (Joe) Montano. Dent truly adored his ten grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren and seven brothers and sisters. Services will be held Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Victory Baptist Church, 13540 Garigan's Gulch in Vail, Arizona. Arrangements by RESEARCH FOR LIFE.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 30, 2011.

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April 22, 2011

One thing I have learned, I guess I am the only person who called you Denton. I will miss you Denton. In all the years I knew you, you were always a good man. I am going to miss you. Beth Shell

Ryan & Nicole Wahl

April 2, 2011

We just heard about Dent's passing, he was a great neighbor always waived Hi as he sat on the front porch or came a talked to us when we were working out in the front. He will be greatly missed, we are thinking about you all at this difficult time. When a loved one becomes a memory, a memory becomes a treasure.

sandra & jimmy shell

April 1, 2011

i would like to say i,m very sorry for your lose , i have only met dent once i was preety young then and becky thanks for puting joe in there that was very nice i read this to jim he is so sorry he could not come but very hurt over his death

Ashley Stewart

April 1, 2011

Pop, I am sorry that I did not get to say goodbye to you for myself and for Jason. We have prayed for you so often and I have peace knowing that you are resting peacefully. We will cherish your memory always. I know that you are in heaven because someday, when Jason goes on, his heaven would not be complete without you there.

Sherman Shell

March 31, 2011

Farewell cousin! See you in heaven.

Forever seems so far away

rebecca hoffman

March 30, 2011

To our many friends and family members that may read this, please know that my Dad, "Dent", loved his brothers and sisters very much. Brother Jim Shell of Melbourne,Arkansas, Wendell(Lavone) Shell of Vail, Arizona, Elvona (Ed) MacRitchie, Anna Kelly of Batesville, Arkansas, Bobbie Pope of Tucson, Arizona, Doug ( Carolyn) Shell of Arkadelphia.

Lorraine Richter

March 30, 2011

You had a wonderful father Becky. I will be thinking of you this Saturday. Hugs

Lora Kay,Joe montano

March 30, 2011

dad you willso ever be missed..with tears in my eyes i can honestley say i think about you every day and every minute.i wonder if youre watching over us.and then small things like dont forget to lock doors.and then i know youre their...R.I.P we all love you...

Lora<Joe montano

March 30, 2011

dad you will so forever be missed...with tears in my eyes, i can honestley say i think of you every moment and wonder if youre watching over us.. and i no you are because every decion i make i think about what you would do...R.I.P dad..we all so love you...

Greg & Ruth Valdez

March 30, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you Pops. Our memories and time together will forever fill our hearts and bring us comfort. You will be always be missed! Until we reunite, We Love You!

Ruth Valdez

March 30, 2011

Rest in peace Dad. You will be missed so much. Love you

Bobbie (Shell) Pope

March 30, 2011

Rest in Peace Big Brother. I love you.
Bobbie

Bobbie Shell Pope

March 30, 2011

Rest in Peace Big Brother. I love you.
Bobbie

Ken Richardson

March 30, 2011

RIP My Friend
Ken & Ruth Richardson

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