David J. Shirley

David J. Shirley obituary, Newnan, GA

David J. Shirley

David Shirley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory on Jul. 26, 2025.

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David Joel Shirley, age 87, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, July 25, 2025, in Bowden, GA. David was born on April 23, 1938, in Batesville, Arkansas, one of four children to Alph Shirley and Erma Mae Bearden.
Along with his parents, David is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann Harrison Shirley, their daughter, Cindy Shirley Green, and all three of his siblings. David is survived by his son, Blaine Shirley and his wife Merridith, and daughter, Kim White and her husband Randall. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brandon Green (Felicia), Jennifer Felix, Melissa Innis (Stirling), Annie Shirley, Ben Shirley, Tracy Story, Logan White, and 12 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, in Newnan. David will return to Arkansas on Wednesday, July 30th, where he will be laid to rest next to his parents. Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville, AR, will be in charge of the burial service.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com.
McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

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