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Jesse Shropshire Obituary

A funeral service for Jesse Shropshire, 76, of Palm Coast, who passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at his home, will be 10:30 AM on Monday, September 29, at the chapel of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, 511 Old Kings Road South, Flagler Beach. Interment will follow at Volusia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm on Sunday, September 28, at the funeral home. He was born on July 26, 1932 in Astoria, NY to the late Jesse and Carmela Shropshire (Perno). He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Upon retiring from Stony Brook University in Stony Brook , NY, he and his wife moved to the Palm Coast area in 2002 from Miller Place, NY. Mr. Shropshire enjoyed bowling, being on the computer, playing the guitar and being the "jokester" with his family and friends. Memberships included the Elks Club of Palm Coast and the National Rifle Association. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Kay. Additional survivors include his sisters, Joyce Edgar of St. James, NY; Jeri Kowalik of Smithtown, NY; brother,Kenneth Shropshire of Miller Place, NY; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial service will be held in Long Island, NY at a later date. Donations in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1737 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite #140, Daytona Beach, FL 32117 or American Lung Association, 412 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114. For on-line condolences go to: www.craigflaglerpalms.com "On-line Obituaries". Arrangements are in the care and trust of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Sep. 27, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Jesse Shropshire

4 Entries

Ray & Carol Every

October 1, 2008

Dear Kay,
We were very sorry to hear of Jesse's passing. Please let us know when the Memorial service on LI will be. You are in our thoughts.

Cory Kreitzer

September 30, 2008

Hi Kay -

David and I are so sorry for your loss and wish we could be there to give you hugs. I never got the chance to meet Jesse, but I have heard great stories about him and I know he will be missed by many.

We love you and will be praying for your strength.

Love,
Cory and David Kreitzer

Kay Shropshire

September 28, 2008

Dear loving friends and family,

Thank you for your kind words, loving thoughts and messages of comfort, they are greatly appreciated.

I will return often to read your entries and will reply as soon as I can.

Thank you for keeping us in your prayers.
Love,
Kay

Rasa Siulte

September 28, 2008

Dear Kay, I just heard the sad news of Jesse's passing! He had a smile on his face and something funny to say--Always!! Please accept my deepest condolences as well as those of my family, your neighbors.

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