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William Shelley Obituary
Mr. William Shelley, Jr.
of Sanitaria Springs
Mr. William Shelley, Jr., 55, passed away suddenly Thursday, February 25, 2010, at his home in Sanitaria Springs. He was born in Johnson City, New York, on September 25, 1954. He graduated in 1972 from Maine-Endwell High School. He then served his country as a Jet Engine Mechanic and Crew Chief with the United States Air Force from which he was honorably discharged at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska in 1976. After his military service he worked a variety of jobs, among them was as a Certified Mechanic for aircraft simulators with the Singer Company, Link Division. He then discovered his calling in life working to assist others in bettering themselves and launched himself into a career in social services. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Social Science from Binghamton University in 1995. He applied this degree in jobs with the Broome County Probation Department, the Tioga County Department of Social Services in Preventive and Child Protection Services and with the Office of Children and Family Services in Albany, New York. During his personal time he committed himself to his two passions, Harley Davidson motorcycles and golf. William is survived by his mother, Marilyn (Briggs) Evans of Sanitaria Springs; his father, William Shelley, Sr. of Newark Valley; his stepfather, Richard Evans of Sanitaria Springs; four siblings, Rick and wife, Libbie Shelley of Endwell, David and wife, Karen Shelley of Newark Valley, Rob and wife, Dolores of Vestal, and Becky and husband, Mike Dale of Morganton, NC; two former stepdaughters, Alicia and Crystal; four nieces, eight nephews; and his dear, dear friend, Marcie Crossman. He is predeceased by his son, Derrick Shelley.
A Time of Reflection (personal comments from friends and family) will be held Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 8 p.m. at the Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. Those wishing, kindly consider memorial contributions to Broome County Animal Shelter or Project P.A.W.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Shelley
Tami Lane-Golden
March 11, 2010
Rob, Dave and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. I'm sorry for your loss, I just heard last night. He was much too young.
Angie
March 4, 2010
Marilyn,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Joey & Jean Raymond
March 4, 2010
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all, Remember the good times spent with Bill, We will. Keep it in the wind, Ride on brother Bill.
Bonnie Padbury-Iannone
March 4, 2010
My prayers and sympathy go out to Bill's family. I have many good memories growing up with Bill and I am very sad to hear of his passing. He was to young.
Jeff & Terri Uhrinec
March 3, 2010
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the closeness of your family and friends give you some comfort in this very sad time. We are so sorry for your loss.
William Huff & Family
March 3, 2010
Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you during this very difficult time.
Cory Crossman
March 3, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss!! Bill was an exceptional man to my mother and attended a lot of my daughter's birthdays....He was very important to my mom and a great guy all around!! Keep all the great memories going!! That's what he would want!!
Dolores Hankins
March 3, 2010
Dear Marilyn & Rick
So sorry for your loss. I guess we have to find peace in knowing hopefully "It is a better place we go."
Colleen Ahlquist
March 3, 2010
Marilyn, Bill, Rick, Dave, Becky, Derrick:
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your son, brother, father, friend. I've reflected back to the times spent with Bill & they bring me smiles. May God Bless you all.
Colleen (Day) Ahlquist
Debbie
March 3, 2010
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Hold on to the memories!
Bonnie Briggs
March 3, 2010
Aunt Marilyn and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Bill. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time. There is comfort in knowing that Bill is with our Savior now. May God Bless and Shine down on you all.
I Love You With All of My Heart,
Bonnie Briggs
March 2, 2010
The Spawn family are very sorry to hear about your loss.Bill has been in our lives for 35 years and we'll miss him dearly.
Abbie K.
Tom and Rita Moesch
March 2, 2010
Rob, We were saddened to hear of your brother William. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tom Moesch and Rita
March 2, 2010
Dave, Karen, Michael, Ryan, Dad Shelley, Marilyn, Rick, Rob, Becky and Families,
Words cannot express the pain we feel for all of you with the loss of your son, brother, Uncle, and Friend.
Though this is truly one of those times, may you never stop believing that your faith, you inner strength, and the power of God's love will carry you through.
Hold on to the loving memories and joyous times that you all shared with Bill to help ease the pain.
Heartfelt Sympathy,
Love and Prayers,
May God Bless and heal you all.
Dad & Mom Schweiger
John and Nancy Sarantapoulos
March 2, 2010
Rick, Dave and Family,
We are so saddened by your loss.
Bill was a great guy with a zest for life and he stood for total goodness.
His attributes were many but among the top were kindess and caring.
May you all find peace in your fondest memories of Bill.
God Bless and Ride on Brother!
March 2, 2010
Bill, Dave,Karen & Family
So sorry to here of passing of your son. Losing someone we love, is never without much grief, and sadness. Please know that John and I are praying for your family.
John & Pat Purdy
Sarah Ferguson
March 2, 2010
Rob and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Timothy McCluhan
March 2, 2010
I can only imagine your sadness at this unhappy time. Billy brought a fire and passion to make this world a better place for many. He made my family come to life. Be brave. ( Tim McCluhan and family)
March 2, 2010
Dave and Family,
Losing a sibling is one of the hardest. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Hold on to the good memories and he will stay alive in your heart.
Steve, Leslie, Shawn, Jessica and Julie Billet
Ken and Lori Lass & Family
March 2, 2010
And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
---Our sympathy and love are with all of Bill's family at this difficult time.
Mark Mrkus
March 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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