Charles Shirley, 80, of Cane Valley, Kentucky, died Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 2:30 A.M. at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
He was born February 15, 1943, in Adair County, to the late Dewey and Zada Moss Shirley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Glen, Wayne and Ernest Shirley and three sisters, Edith Phillips, Beatrice Brock and Voyce Burris.
Charles was a member of Cane Valley Christian Church, retired from Columbia Utilities, owner of C&C Antiques, a member of Columbia Lodge #96, a former member of the Columbia-Adair County JayCees where he was very active in the Adair County Fair, serving as Horse Race Announcer and Ringmaster for the Horse Shows and loved to play croquet and pool.
Survivors include:
His wife – Carol Sneed Shirley of Cane Valley
One daughter – Sharon Blair of Greensburg
One son – Larry Shirley of Cane Valley
Two grandchildren – Amanda Giles (Troy Kays) and Joseph Smith (Taylor)
Seven great-grandchildren – Kylie, Landon, Nevaeh, Colton, Max, Olivia and Hudson
Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Funeral service – Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Cane Valley Christian Church with Bro. Godfrey Jackson officiating
Burial in Cane Valley Cemetery with Bro. Bobby Withers officiating
Visitation after 4:00 P.M. Monday and from 6:00 A.M. until 8:30 A.M. Tuesday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and after 9:00 A.M. Tuesday at Cane Valley Christian Church
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital which can be left at the funeral home
Casket Bearers: Donnie Burris, Harold Shirley, Jerlyn Spires, Troy Kays, Joseph Smith, Jamie Cole, Joe Rogers, Marshall Sneed
Masonic rites will be held on Monday at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
