Gerald Shirley Obituary
Gerald Lee Shirley, age 65 years, of Wartburg, Tennessee died Monday, October 13, 2025 at his residence.
He was born May 7, 1958 the son of the late Edward Shirley and Bonnie Faye (Perry) Shirley Webb.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, James Shirley.
Survivors include his siblings, Carol Bryant of Pine Knot, Kentucky, Judy Lowe of Strunk, Kentucky, Doug Shirley of Strunk, Kentucky, Bonnie Phillips (Terry) of Clinton, Tennessee, Barbara Leach of Strunk, Kentucky, and Michael Shirley of Pine Knot, Kentucky.
Graveside services will be held at 4pm Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Roberts Chapel Cemetery.
McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.
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