James Edward Shirley, 65, of Green County, KY, son of the late Robert Shirley and Nellie McIntosh Shirley, was born on April 21, 1957 in Campbellsville, KY and departed this life on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ, was a self-employed building contractor, and loved to fish.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Reitz.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 45 years: Kathy Marie Rennirt Shirley of Green County
3 sons & 2 daughters-in-law: James Brandon & Bridget Shirley of Elizabethtown, Jason Allen Shirley of Columbia, and Travis Wayne & Julie Shirley of Florida
6 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild
8 brothers: Buford & Nancy Shirley of Illinois, Jim & Juanita McIntosh, Elbert & Dianna Shirley, Mike Shirley, and Richard Shirley all of Greensburg, Joe and Josephine Shirley of Magnolia, Benjamin & Peggy Shirley of Summersville, and Raymond & Tracy Shirley of Falls of Rough
3 sisters: Carol & Randy Tucker of Greensburg, Willia Nelson of Magnolia, and Lora McCorkel of Munfordville
2 special brothers-in-law: Troy Perkins and Rick Rennirt
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Honoring his wishes, cremation was chosen.
Memorial Visitation: Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 3:30pm-8:00pmCT at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in Greensburg
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to Hosparus of Green River and can be made at the funeral home.
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