William Mack Shults

William Mack Shults obituary

William Mack Shults

William Shults Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Aaron and Burney Bivens Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Sep. 29, 2025.

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William "Willie" Mack Shults, 60, passed away on September 23, 2025 in Middleburg, FL. He was born on June 11, 1965 in Towanda, PA, to the late Lyle Cordell Shults and Phyllis Irene Barnes.

William grew up in Towanda, PA, attended Towanda Area High School and enjoyed farming for many years. After relocating to Jacksonville, he was employed with Nature Vue as a Project Manager. Willie enjoyed fishing, baseball (at a young age), mountain rides, the beach and spending time with his grandchildren and family. He was a Washington Redskins fan until moving to Jacksonville, where his love grew for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

William was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Mark Shults; and grandparents, Ralph Kirkendall and Susie Mayo Whittig.

William is survived by his loving wife, of 31 years, Michelle Shults; children, Brittany (Josh) Richards and Ryan Shults; grandsons, Mason Richards and Hunter Richards; brothers, Ralph (Carrie) Shults and Jason (Jessica) Barnes; sisters, Paula (Larry) Vail and Shannon (Rich) Shoemaker and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

The family will have a private Celebration of Life Service at a later time in his home town. At that time, Willie will be reunited with his mother, brother and grandparents.

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