Plankowner
Posts: 5024
Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 06/17/08.
SHIRLEY, Jr., Gerald B. "Jerry," 76, of Louisville passed away Monday, June 16, 2008 at his home surrounded by family. He was born January 27, 1932 in Floral Park, NY to the late Gerald B. Shirley, Sr. and Anne Cope Melahn. He was a retired vocational teacher at Jeffersontown High School, a retired Lt. Commander in the United States Navy, member and officer of the Submarine Veteran's Association, and an active member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by a grandson, Kevin Gerald Niel; and a brother, Robert Shirley. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patsy Ann Stockton Shirley; two daughters, Ann Niel (Mike) and Elizabeth Joerendt (Larry); grandchildren, Kyle and Rachel Niel and Sean and Sarah Joerendt; brother, Richard Shirley and sister, Carol Ann LeMieux, both of New York. His funeral will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Thursday, St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 330 N. Hubbards Lane, with burial to follow in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-5 and 6-8 pm Wednesday, Ratterman's, 3711 Lexington Road. Memorial gifts in memory of Gerald may be made to St. Matthews Episcopal Church or to Hosparus, Inc.
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Crew
Posts: 57
Location: Ormond Beach, Florida | Subject: RE: Obit Messenger results for 06/17/08.
I served with then LT Shirley on the Menhaden SS-377. An ex enlisted man, He was probably the best ship handler I have ever had the chance to serve with on Diesel Boats. He was a gentleman and never forgot where he came from.
My condolences to his family and a hand salute Mr Shirley. You will be missed.
Jerry B. Falls
CA-124, SS-377, SS-480, SS-337, SSN-596, SSBN- 644, SS-347, SSBN 657, SSN- 653 |
Obit Messenger results for 06/17/08.
