1971
Sgt.
2005
Sgt. Ronnie Lee Shelley, Sr.
May 25, 1971 — July 30, 2005
Sgt. Ronnie L. Shelley, Sr. 34
of Valdosta passed away Saturday, July 30, 2005 after injuries sustained in Iraq while defending the freedom of our country. He was born on May 25, 1971 in Bibb County, Georgia. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, barbequing and camping with family and friends every Memorial day. While in Virginia he would hit golf balls off the top of the mountain while yelling Four so it would echo for miles. He was a man who enjoyed his family especially, spending time with his children. His service to his country started with 8 years in the United States Marine Corps where he served proudly in the Persian Gulf War. Then he joined the Georgia Army National Guard with the 48th Brigade in the Mechanized Infantry Co. A 2nd Batt. 121st Inf. M 48th BCT until he made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Sgt. Shelley was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Alfred Shelley.
Survivors Include:
Wife Heidi Shelley Valdosta, Ga.
2 Daughters Logan Shelley Valdosta, Ga.
Allison Sutton Valdosta, Ga.
Son Ronnie Lee Shelley, Jr. Valdosta, Ga.
Mother & Step-Father Lois & Jim Manley Tifton, Ga.
Sisters Connie Beall Valdosta, Ga.
Laura R. Cowart Valdosta, Ga.
Angela Massey Dacula, Ga.
Tammy Therien Lizella, Ga.
Half Brother Jeffery Shelley Macon, Ga.
Half Sister
2 Step Brothers Tony Newbern Macon, Ga.
Robert Newbern Macon, Ga.
Step Mother Ethel Shelley Macon, Ga.
A number of Nieces & Nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 14, 2005 at the Georgia Army National Guard Armory, 2200 Cypress St., Valdosta, Ga. Visitation will begin at 1:00 P. M. Saturday, with the family will receiving friends between 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery with full military honors. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com . Flowers accepted or donations can be made to The Family Readiness Group 48Th Brigade Combat Team PMB 131 , 5420 New Jesup Highway, Brunswick, Ga. 31520
Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the Shelley family.
of Valdosta passed away Saturday, July 30, 2005 after injuries sustained in Iraq while defending the freedom of our country. He was born on May 25, 1971 in Bibb County, Georgia. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, barbequing and camping with family and friends every Memorial day. While in Virginia he would hit golf balls off the top of the mountain while yelling Four so it would echo for miles. He was a man who enjoyed his family especially, spending time with his children. His service to his country started with 8 years in the United States Marine Corps where he served proudly in the Persian Gulf War. Then he joined the Georgia Army National Guard with the 48th Brigade in the Mechanized Infantry Co. A 2nd Batt. 121st Inf. M 48th BCT until he made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Sgt. Shelley was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Alfred Shelley.
Survivors Include:
Wife Heidi Shelley Valdosta, Ga.
2 Daughters Logan Shelley Valdosta, Ga.
Allison Sutton Valdosta, Ga.
Son Ronnie Lee Shelley, Jr. Valdosta, Ga.
Mother & Step-Father Lois & Jim Manley Tifton, Ga.
Sisters Connie Beall Valdosta, Ga.
Laura R. Cowart Valdosta, Ga.
Angela Massey Dacula, Ga.
Tammy Therien Lizella, Ga.
Half Brother Jeffery Shelley Macon, Ga.
Half Sister
2 Step Brothers Tony Newbern Macon, Ga.
Robert Newbern Macon, Ga.
Step Mother Ethel Shelley Macon, Ga.
A number of Nieces & Nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 14, 2005 at the Georgia Army National Guard Armory, 2200 Cypress St., Valdosta, Ga. Visitation will begin at 1:00 P. M. Saturday, with the family will receiving friends between 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery with full military honors. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com . Flowers accepted or donations can be made to The Family Readiness Group 48Th Brigade Combat Team PMB 131 , 5420 New Jesup Highway, Brunswick, Ga. 31520
Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the Shelley family.
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