Lawrence Matthews Shelley's Obituary
Lawrence Matthews Shelley, 70, went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2017. He was All American high school quarterback and played football at Memphis State University. Larry was a long time member and deacon at Independent Presbyterian Church and owner of School Services Inc. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Shelley; mother, Anita Price and brother, Doug Shelley. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 48 years, Teri Shelley; children, Alissa Shelley, Danielle Coolidge (Charles) and Matthews Shelley (Lauren); grandchildren, Charlie and Dan Coolidge and Layla Shelley; step mother, Teresa Shelley and brother, Russell Shelley. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until his service begins at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19 at Independent Presbyterian Church, 4738 Walnut Grove Rd. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Christ Presbyterian Church in Oakland, TN or Independent Presbyterian Church.Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119 (901)767-8930 “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”.
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