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Harmon Shirley

Memorial service for Mr. Harmon Shirley will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, September 19, 2020, at

Central Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 2 p.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Harmon Shirley, 87, ended his adventure here on earth, September 11, 2020. On March 26, 1933,

Mr. Harmon began this journey, born to the late Jesse Harmon Shirley and Nora Dunnam Shirley.

He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. After returning home he

began his career and was a local business owner for 47 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed the great outdoors.

Hunting, fishing and spending time with his family were his favorite pastimes.

Any preacher worth his salt will tell you that a church is not about the physical building, but the people inside

and how they go forth in this world. Harmon did his worshipping in the biggest church of them all, God's great outdoors.

He would bring that outdoor fellowship to everyone he met, family, friends and strangers. 

He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Elsie Shirley Vest, Vernon Shirley,

Inez Shirley Stephens and Bonnie Jean Shirley.

Those who remain to keep his memory alive are his wife, Virginia H. "Ginny" Shirley; sons,

Michael Shirley of Hermanville, MS, Dean Shirley and wife, Rhoda of Wesson, MS; daughter,

Virginia L. "Ginger" Shirley, of Cambridge, MA; brother, James Shirley of Baton Rouge, LA; sisters,

Vernice Cook of Brookhaven, MS, Catherine Middleton of Terry, MS, and Delores Bennett of

Denham Springs, LA. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Hunter Shirley, Ryan Shirley,

Rebekah Shirley, and Elizabeth Shirley.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Catch-A-Dream Foundation, 2485 Ennis Road, Starkville, MS 39759

9 comments

  • Comment Link Cherri Case Sunday, 20 September 2020 19:05 posted by Cherri Case

    I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Shirley’s passing! He was a very sweet person and will be missed by many! I am praying for all of the family!!

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  • Comment Link Tim Smith Sunday, 20 September 2020 18:57 posted by Tim Smith

    Ginny I’m so sorry for y’all’s loss I’ll be praying for y’all and hope the memories help the pain he was a fine man and i enjoyed my talks with him he will be missed

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  • Comment Link Mary Lu Redd Sunday, 20 September 2020 12:20 posted by Mary Lu Redd

    Ginny, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad and difficult time. Harmon was a very dear man who always had a smile for everyone. ❤️ ?

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  • Comment Link Mel  Jan Luter Thursday, 17 September 2020 12:20 posted by Mel Jan Luter

    Praying for God's comfort and strength for you and your family at this time of loss!!

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  • Comment Link Yvette LaPlace Tuesday, 15 September 2020 07:05 posted by Yvette LaPlace

    May God’s love blanket and comfort you and yours. As he flies with giants now, he smiles with his love upon you all. My most sincere condolences. All of my love and hugs - Yvette

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  • Comment Link Edward Malta Monday, 14 September 2020 15:07 posted by Edward Malta

    A beautiful soul Heaven has gained
    God’s speed, Mr. Harmon

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  • Comment Link Mike and Donna Carr Monday, 14 September 2020 14:27 posted by Mike and Donna Carr

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time

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  • Comment Link Tiffini King Monday, 14 September 2020 14:19 posted by Tiffini King

    May you rest high up on that mountain, Mr. Shirley. Peace and much love!

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  • Comment Link Matt Glei Monday, 14 September 2020 14:05 posted by Matt Glei

    So sorry for your loss.

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