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Wayne Shellnut Obituary
Graduated from Model High School in 1955. Awarded Most Valuable Player in all sports he played. He was in Model High School Hall of Fame as well as the Floyd County Hall of Fame.
Went to the University of Georgia on a football scholarship. After three years signed a professional baseball contract with St. Louis Cardinals as a pitcher.
Married the love of his life, Betty Anne Elliott, in July 1959, in Shannon, GA, at the First Methodist Church.
He went on to have three sons Ken, Todd, and Eric Shellnut who he always wanted the best for, and he enjoyed coaching them in their sports. He was also filled with pride over his sons.
Worked at Eastern Airlines as a refueler for 28 years before moving back home with his family to Rome, GA, and went to work for Floyd County for 18 years as a security officer and then retired for health reasons.
A member of Independent Methodist Church of Plainville, GA.
He visited friends and family in nursing homes and hospitals regularly.
Above all he was a very kind and good man who put others needs before his own.
Last, but not least, he began to love and play a lot of golf at Stone Bridge where he played in a lot of tournaments and won several of them.
Wayne wanted to make a special shout out to his best friend, Humphrey Cole, who has been by his side and a steadfast friend. And many thanks to Winthrop Nursing Home and all staff for their wonderful care and to Wayne's Angel, Janice Bagby, who was a considerable blessing during the sunset of his life.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023, at 4:00 pm in the Chapel of Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, with Pastor Gary Graves and Bill Crumley officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Tyler Shellnut, Gavin Shellnut, Matthew Shellnut, Courtney Shellnut, Scott Alden, and Mike Gable.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, from 3:00 pm until the service time.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, has charge of funeral arrangements.
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Melody Ma n
August 27, 2023
I was so blessed to have known and care for this wonderful man! I extend much love and prayers to Ms. Betty. So sorry for your loss. He was your passion and the love you shared was tremendous.
Jeff Rivers
August 13, 2023
For those of us who grow up without fathers, coaches play a special role in our lives. Wayne Shellnut was one of the greats for me. The thing I will always remember is how fun he made playing football. He was truly special. Thank you, Coach, for everything you did for me. You made a difference in my life.
Judy L Evans
August 10, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wayne was a very special and good individual in many ways during his life as I read his obituary, plus his loving wife shared with me. I never had the pleasure of meeting Wayne. Betty you were the love of his life and he was yours, as I testified how you went daily several times to make sure he was ok and spend time with him, even though he had the best care. Your love stood out. Hang on to those wonderful memories and your beautiful family. Take care and God bless. I miss seeing and talking to you.
Love and prayers,
Judy L. Evans
Debra Curry
August 10, 2023
He was a wonderful loving uncle, father and husband. He will be truly missed!
John & Nancy Soreng
August 10, 2023
So sorry for your loss. I'm sure he will be missed by all. May he rest in peace.
Jerome Webb
August 9, 2023
May God’s loving Spirit be a source of comfort and strength to Wayne’s family during this most difficult time. Wayne was a classic example of a faithful and loving husband, father and friend. A truly good man that will be greatly missed. To know him was to love him.
Todd Shellnut
August 9, 2023
Dad you've been gone for a day now and I already miss you..im.gonna miss everything about you..you were the greatest Dad a son could have...knowing you are gone has taken something out of me..I'm gonna try and move forward and make you proud..most of all I will take care of Mom for you I know you would want that..Until I see you again know that I love you and will miss you..
judye wood
August 9, 2023
wayne was a very special friend to us and we will miss his "I love you" every visit to the Nursing Home. I believe he is home with Jesus and maybe playing ball of some kind. If Betty needs anything I will always be there, for his boys also.May his extended family give comfort to Betty at this time in her life.
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