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George Shirley Obituary
He was born in Beaumont, Texas; Sept. 23, 1939, to George Milton Shirley Sr and Ava Pearl Beatrice (Patty) Shirley. George graduated from Orangefield High School as valedictorian in 1957 and received a B.S. in Sociology from Lamar University in 1976. He was married to Anne Himmelheber Dec. 26, 1960.
George earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1956. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1957 and was honorably discharged in 1960. He was in the Naval reserves and later the Texas State Guard. While in Orange, Texas, one of his hobbies was working as a gunsmith in his father's gun shop, Guns 'N' Gadgets. He also wrote articles about his Salt Water fishing trips in the Red Sea while working for and articles for Safety magazines. He had 50 years in the Petrochemical Industry in Texas, Louisiana, and Saudi Arabia. He worked as a safety consultant in Sulphur LA from 1991 until 2011.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Anne; daughter, Merrie Thomas (Frank) of Tomball, Texas; son, Ransome Shirley (Mitzi) of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Joshua Robertson (Stephanie) of The Woodlands, Texas, Benjamin Robertson (Chelsea) of Tomball, Texas, Megan Young (Bryan) of Spring, Texas, Jordan Shirley of Houston, Texas, Nicholas Shirley of Corpus Christi; and six great-grandchildren.
Following his cremation and a family memorial service, George will be transported by a Navy vessel and his cremains buried at sea.
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Kate Furr-Danner
January 10, 2020
I only knew George though an online preserving newsgroup. He was always willing to share his knowledge and everyone could trust his advice. I always liked stopping by and hearing what gardening and preserving he was up to. Sending good thoughts to all of you. I'm very sorry for your loss.
sam russell
January 8, 2020
George was a 'best friend' of mine from the 80's to his death. You could not ask for a better, honest, considerate and loyal friend. I will miss him.
Barb Schaller
January 4, 2020
Dear Anne, Merrie, and the rest of George's family,
I want you to know that Jorge was a treasure to legions of Usenet group members and will be missed by all. It was my privilege to meet him online in the late 1990s on a food preservation group called rec.food.preserving. He was a member whose information could be trusted for safety.
He was proud of his service to his country and proud of his family; his love for "Miz Anne" was obvious. It was my privilege to meet him and Anne in real life in the spring of 2007 and enjoy their "southr'n" hospitality as a guest in their home.
I think the world is a better place for his being a part of it. I share your sadness in his passing and trust that he is comfortable and at peace.
God be with you all as you mourn his passing and celebrate his earthly life,
Barb Schaller, Minneapolis, 1-4-2020
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