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Max Shelman Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Max Randall Shelman at the age of 81 on January 8, 2026, from Kearney, Missouri but formerly from Cameron, Missouri.
Max was born in Weatherby, Missouri to Thomas (Tommy) and Bessie (Cooper) Shelman and attended Taylor Mill Country School, and was a 1962 graduate of Cameron High School. Max served time in the United States Army. After retiring from the Cameron Correctional Center in 2014 he worked at the Cameron Country Mart until 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents Tommy & Bessie Shelman, two brothers Floyd and Norman Shelman, and one sister Eva (Shelman) Hill, and a granddaughter Lauren Olivia Courtney.
Max is survived by his wife Nancy of 58 years, two daughters, Tammy (Shelman) Courtney, (Brad), Blue Springs, Missouri; Cynthia (Davis) Scott (Gary), Commerce Twp, Michigan. Five grandchildren, Kristi (Scott) DeBello, (Don) Kenosha, Wisconsin, Kara (Scott) Smith (Josh), Ada, Michigan; Kami (Scott) Motz (Jeremy), West Bloomfield, Michigan; Jordan Courtney, Blue Springs, Missouri. He also has seven great grandchildren who have brought great joy to his life.
There will be no formal services. Friends and family are welcome to reach out in the coming weeks. Cremation is under the direction of Poland-Thompson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation or a cancer fund of your choice.
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Carrie Owen
January 11, 2026
So sorry to hear this news. My husband and I both worked with Max at the prison and he was a lot of fun to work with and had a good head on his shoulders. My elderly father (Keith Keller) also worked many years with him. I will pass along this sad news to him. Blessings to your family. Doug and Carrie Owen
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