Michael C. Shirley
1941 - 2022
Michael C. Shirley
1941 - 2022
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1941
DIED
2022
Michael Shirley Obituary
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Celestine Reyes Shirley; children Michael Alan Shirley and Jeffrey Scott Shirley, daughter-in-law Tamara Duke; grandchildren, Victoria Shirley, Faith Shirley and Kierra Shirley.
CMSGT (Ret.) Shirley proudly served in the United States Air Force for 28 years. After retirement in 1989, he sold insurance briefly at American Amicable and the Non-Commissioned Officers Club; and worked at Windcrest, Randolph, and Olympia Hills Golf Courses. The chief was a member of the Universal City First Baptist Church, American Legion Post 667, VFW Post 4676, the Air Force Sergeants Association, Non-Commissioned Officers Association and Randolph Masonic Lodge 1268.
Michael was raised in Birmingham, Alabama and graduated from Hueytown High School in 1960. He was an avid Auburn football fan for over 70 years and a member of the Lone Star Auburn Club in San Antonio.
A Celebration of Life service will be held January 10 at 5 p.m. at Universal City First Baptist Church. The burial will be Jan. 11 at Fort Sam at 11 a.m.
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Mike Shirley
August 20, 2023
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CMSgt Stephen B. Page
January 5, 2023
My heart is broken over the news of this legend of AirPower. CMSgt Mike Shirley was the epitome of what a Chief Master Sergeant should be. When I was the Command Chief at Randolph, I would frequent the club and always seek Mike out for his wisdom. Listening to him was like sitting at the foot of the tree of wisdom. He always had an ethical approach to anything I threw at him. I´m thankful for him...thankful that our paths could cross in this life, as well as the life beyond. Thank YOU CMSgt Mike Shirley for all that you have done for me, our Airmen, our beloved Air Force and for mankind. You are gone...but not forgotten. I will be forever indebted to you. Rest In Peace and in the loving arms of God. Love you brother. CMSgt Steph Page
Naomi Nestor
January 1, 2023
A great leader, and a true team player. Our paths crossed in the puzzle palace, however, I seldom dealt directly with Chief. Now, my young coordinator, Steve Tynes had a tremendous respect and admiration for Chief who was always willing to share and teach the best way to work a package. After working and coordinating cases, Steve wore out the phrase, "Chief Shirley said...". RIP Chief.
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