Butch Shirley, 72 left this world to live with Jesus on May 12, 2024.Born on September 22, 1951, in Mobile, AL, to William Winfred Shirley Sr. and Louise Shirley, they moved to Jackson, where he graduated from Wingfield High School in 1969.
Butch left his beloved Mississippi State University to join the Air Force where he served as Military Police/Canine Unit. When he returned home, he worked as a Parts Specialist for 35 years at Toyota, Blackwell Chevrolet, and Gray-Daniels dealerships.
Butch loved his family and friends. He was a joker, and kept his wife Deborah, of 44 years, filled with laughter. He also loved karate where he and his sons earned black belts and many trophies.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Dian Shirley, sons Eric Michael Shirley (Shilene) and Austin Christopher Shirley; his beloved grandchildren, Jacob William, Elizabeth Marie and Sophia Lynn Shirley, and step-grandchildren Daniel, Dominick, Emily, and Wyatt brought great joy to his life as well. Butch is also survived by his sister, Diane Shirley Martin (Steve), nephews Jeremy (Stephanie) Martin and Brent Martin and 3 great-nephews Alex, Tyler, and Ashton.
A visitation for Butch will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Parkway Funeral Home & Parkway Memorial Cemetery, 1161 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM.
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