Jack Shelby
Jack Ford Shelby, Lt Col Retired, 86, passed away in his home on Friday, February 24, 2017.
The Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on March 11, 2017 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Webster Groves, Missouri.
Jack was born July 4, 1930 in Charleston, Missouri. Following his service in the Air Force he went to the University of Texas graduating with a Bachelors degree in Business and Chemistry. He retired from the Air Force National Guard in the late 1970s. Jack was a business executive and was very involved In his Church and community, serving with the American Cancer Society, St. Louis Heart Association, Boys Town of Missouri, St. Louis University Medical School and the list continues.
Jack is survived by his wife, Patty, his children Debbie Massot (Jeff), Tom Shelby (Sheila), Sam Kraus, Soodi Brown (Todd), eight grandchildren and nephew John Shelby.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Shelby Family Endowment for Medical Education/St. Louis University, One North Grand Boulevard, Rm. 308, St. Louis, Missouri 63103 or Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 9 South Bompart, Webster Groves, Missouri 63119.
What a blessing you were to all of us. We love you and will miss you deeply.
Patty; Very sorry to hear about Jack. Mary and I send our condolences. Jim Cittadino
“Please accept my sincere condolence for the loss your family has suffered, this must be a trying time for you all. May God grant you strength to cope with your grief, and may you be comforted by His Holy Word of Hope. You are in my prayers for His peace.”
Isaiah 33:24, Acts 24:15,
A life well lived! Jo & l are going to miss Jack Ford Shelby! Our condolences to Patty & to Jack’s children & grandchildren. Rest In Peace Jack!
“Now cracks a noble heart;
Goodnight Sweet Prjnce,
And flights of Angels sing thee to thy
rest”
(Horatio upon the death of his friend
Hamlet)