Michael Keith Shell

Funeral service for Michael Keith Shell, 70, of Piedmont will be Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from noon until time of service. Michael passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at his home. He is survived by his daughter, Heather McGatha (David) of Piedmont; son, Brandon Shell (Cristin) of Hokes Bluff; grandchildren, Hannah Steed, Hayley McGatha, Ethan McGatha, Laycie Shell, Draiden Shell, Alliyah Shell, Sutton Shell, and Vayda Shell; great-grandchildren, Lilah Wolf, Ayla Cosby, Kristian McGatha, and Walker Gaddy; sister, Charlotte Barnwell of Piedmont and several nieces and nephews. Michael was a longtime resident of Piedmont and retired as a concrete finisher. He loved his family and God. He was happy just being at home, working in his yard and flowers, and on nice days riding his Harley Davidson. Michael was preceded, in death by his wife of 43 years, whom he loved dearly and missed every day, Rhonda Whorton Shell; parents, Windle and Melva Shell and his brother, Darrell Shell.