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for Carlos Shelby
Carlos W Shelby Jr
January 23, 2024
Dad was always dressed to immaculately
Spence, 2nd born
August 3, 2023
We love you Dad, Thank you for everything!
GLORIA E-HAMPTON
January 23, 2022
So thankful for our memories! Missing and love you, always
Carlos Shelby, Jr
August 9, 2021
I miss you dad, I sure wish I could talk to you, I could use some advice. I think about you everyday.
GLORIA E-HAMPTON
January 24, 2021
I miss you Cuz.
Gloria!
josie elder
March 21, 2019
i love you uncle carlos, always!
Carlos Shelby
January 25, 2018
One year ago to the day, I spent the entire afternoon with you up into the night. We talked, I was trying to just soak up being in your presence, I recorded a message from you to my brothers and sister. I saw you staring off at the ceiling and the walls I'd ask you what were you thinking about and you'd just shrug. I had no idea this was going to be your last night alive. I'm so grateful to have spent it with you, but I wish I would have known we wouldn't have any more time together, I wish I would have never taken you for granted over the years. I just wish I could have another moment with you. I miss you dad. I will always love you. Your oldest son and namesake,Carlos W Shelby, Jr.
Carlos Shelby
October 30, 2017
Hey dad, I really miss you. I think about my kids and how they are going to miss out on a personality that was shaped by an era. When I say that I'm talking about the 1960s and 1970s. I was listening to some music from that time period over the last couple of days and it brought back alot of memories I had from I was a little kid and you playing it in the car during car rides, or around the house when you'd be cooking, or cleaning uo, or just decided to turn off the TV and turn on the radio. The things that that time period was as a nation and you being an impressionable Blackman from the inner city. You used to carry over some of those traits when raising my siblings and I and the essence of that is something that can not be captured by anyone it just has to be experienced. Your teaching us, and telling us about people and how things used to be is something I really feel about about that my kids will miss out on those gifts from you. Even though you lived your life and was able to see all of your kids grown and see grandkids, you were still taken too soon to me. Burnie going to switch gears for a second and just let you know that last week Spencer just moved to California. He lives up in the San Francisco area. Don't be hard on him, just look out for him and take care of him. As I was helping him move out of his apartment we spent hours talking about things you used to do and the memories that we had about you. It was really nice. I really appreciate all that you have done for me, and I'm sorry I didn't begin to realize that until you were no longer with us. Love you dad, and I miss you every day.
- Carlos Jr.
Carlos Shelby, Jr
September 28, 2017
Happy Birthday dad, I couldn't let the day go by without telling you. I love you and I miss you. Your presence and personality is something that can never be filled again. Not having you is a real loss for our family. I think about the kids growing up not really knowing their Grand Dad. I thank God that I was able to be blessed to have had you as my father. Knowing that I will have to face every single birthday for the rest of my life without you being here is a painful reality. September 28th will always be a special date for as long as I live. Happy Birthday again dad, Good night, and thank you for everything.
Carlos Shelby
September 19, 2017
Hey pop, yesterday, Spencer and I had a long conversation. We just talked about different memories we had of you, and we laughed the whole time. Shakira couldn't really handle it, it made her start crying. We talked about a movie that came out starring Denzel Washington called "Fences", the character he portrayed in that movie and alot of the scenerios played out in that movie were very similar to you. It would have been a movie you would have liked to have seen. But I love you and I miss you dad.
Your son,
- Carlos Jr.
Carlos Shelby
August 2, 2017
I couldnt bring myself to say Happy Fathers Day to you on here, it just hurt too much. But you know sometimes I sit and I look at our family picture, the last one we took as a birthday gift for you. I look at some of the many poses we did. Some with just you and your grandkids, then you and mom with us, (your kids), and then all of us...and I try to wonder what you were thinking in your smiles, and while laughing, or in some of the candids where you were saying something to someone. How that September day in 2016 was such a beautiful day and how rare it was to have us all in one spot at the same time. The heartbreaking thing about that is the next time we would all be together like that would be to mourn our grandmother in December, and then to mourn our loss of you that following January. I think about you often dad, I talk about you all the time. I just miss you dad, I love you.
I have this suit in my closet, and think of this picture when I see it. I miss you dad. Love you Pop
Carlos Shelby Jr
July 13, 2017
Carlos Shelby Jr
June 9, 2017
Hey Pop, I just wanted to drop on here and let you know I watched your funeral DVD a couple days ago and there were a couple of video clips of you playing with the boys and it really started to break my heart. It pains me to know that my sons will grow up without you, that you will miss out on all of their antics, and accomplishments. I really miss you dad, this isn't getting any easier. I love you and miss you dad
- Carlos Jr.
Carlos Shelby, Jr.
May 15, 2017
Hey Dad, today's mothers day, and I know it's not your day but I thought about you all day today. I spent hours looking at old pictures and videos of you on my phone. We never know how much someone means to us until we no longer have them. A couple weeks ago I was doing parachute training with my army unit. The same anniversary day that Phillip got killed on, May 3rd, and I broke my leg lol. While I was in the hospital dad, I swear I could hear you yelling at me for doing that and calling me stupid, LOL, I cried and laughed thinking about it. But you know what, I know you would be checking on me, and calling me, calling everyone in the family telling how crazy I am for jumping out of an airplane at 34 years old, "Army or not, they couldn't make me do it!" LOL you would be just driving me crazy. And I took that type of annoyance for granted, I really miss you dad...man I really miss my father!
Carlos Shelby Jr
April 18, 2017
The other day was Easter. Shakira and I took the kids to church and I couldn't help but to think about you the whole time I was in there. I miss you pop. Just wanted to let you know
Carlos Shelby Jr
February 27, 2017
It has been a month and a day. A lot of things have happened since you passed, you'd be surprised. But I think about you all the time. I still can't believe it. I miss you so much dad, this is really painful for me. I've gone around and told different people you knew, about your passing and they're all shocked and had nothing but good things to say about you. May God have mercy on your soul Dad. I love you.
- your oldest son, namesake, and number 1,
Carlos Jr.
Krista Shelby
February 12, 2017
Dear Brother,
Thinking of you. Losing someone you love is never easy. Especially someone as close as we were - laughing together without words being said. I take solace knowing that you're in a better place, not because I hope you are but because you have accepted the Lord as your savior. You are in a place where there is no more pain or suffering. I truly love and miss you. It is hard letting go, yes, but I know you are in Heaven. And that is my consolation as I stand on the "Banks of Jordan" and the Lord welcomes you into his Kingdom.
Elder Kids
February 9, 2017
i love you always Uncle Carlos, Josie Elder
i love you Desmond Adonai Elder
i love you and i will always remember you Lydia Elder
Uncle Carlos I feel bad that you died I wish you where still here. Caleb Elder
Olivia Kerkula
February 4, 2017
Carlos this is your cousin Olivia Kerkula, daughter of Louise Braxton your mom's sister. I will always remember your hospitality and generosity. I really enjoyed the time I was blessed to spend with you. I will remember our great conversation and laughs. May your family come together with strength and love during this time of loss.
Ruby Antonio
February 1, 2017
Words are never adequate in moments like these but the memory of Cousin Carlos will always be in my heart. I will always remember him spending time with me and my sisters when we visited Columbus in August 2015 when our brother Gio passed away. Although meeting some of us for the first time, he immediately made us feel like family with his warm welcome. He gave us his time as we followed him, driving all over the place, taking us to meet so many other relatives. He also opened his home for us to hang out, and was just there for us. I will truly miss him.
shelley D sellars
February 1, 2017
May god be with you carlos. It was a pleasure knowing you.I will continue to pray for your family.
Carlos Shelby, jr.
February 1, 2017
It's only been a week and I really miss you Dad. This is going to be really hard for me. I love you with every fiber I have, thank you for everything, the good and the bad. Please forgive me for any of my transgressions against you, I just want you to be proud of me. May God have mercy on your soul, I love you forever!
Mary Johnson
February 1, 2017
When I think of Cousin Carlos, I remember how he helped make our visit to Columbus enjoyable. He introduced us to quite a few relatives. And although we returned home to California, we stayed in contact, either by text or phone. When I speak of Cousin Carlos, I will not speak with tears, for my thoughts of him will not be sad. My treasured memories we shared in Columbus are joyful and glad.
To Immediate Family: Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in blessed memories help comfort you tomorrow.
Gloria Elaine Hampton
January 31, 2017
It's hard to write words of comfort for family, loved ones and friends during this time of sorrow and suffering. But it gives me comfort that God knows our hearts and the love that we shared. Carlos was such a unique individual and he will soley be missed. R.I.P until we meet again Cuz.
May God bring peace to all.
Teresa Charley
January 31, 2017
Carlos and family sorry for your loss God received another angel, he's at rest now no more pain resting with his son, parents and love ones. Watch over your loves ones gone never forgotten fly highlove you prayer for all.
Melanie Walton
January 31, 2017
Rest In Peace old friend. My thoughts and prayers are with the Shelby family during this sad time. I love you all.God Bless and keep you always. Love, Aunt Mel
Zozay Washington
January 30, 2017
Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal, hang in there family, I know that it is hard right now, but God will see you through this. I wish that I could be there with you right now but I am not able too. We will be continuously keeping you up lifted in prayer. Love you
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