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  • Visitation

    Tuesday November 22, 2022

    10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, West Salem, IL.

  • Service

    Graveside Service immediately following the visitation service

    Tuesday November 22, 2022

  • Full Obituary

    George William “Bill” Shelby Sr., 87, of West Salem, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN with his loving family by his side.  He was born October 26, 1935, in Olney, IL to Ora and Carolina (Gaede) Shelby.  Bill married Wanda Summerfield on October 26, 1953, in West Salem and she survives.  They were married for 69 years.

    He was a teaching elder for the Maple Grove Congregation Church for 56 years.

    Bill was a railroad supervisor for the Illinois Central Railroad for 57 years.  He loved to read, was a civil war enthusiast and an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.  Bill loved his family very much and his grandchildren had a very special place in his heart.

    He is survived by his wife, three children; William (Kathy) Shelby, Jr., Robert (Marcia) Shelby, Melissa (David) Bare, one sister; Laura McCurdy, seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

    Bill is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Delores Carlson, Audrey Humphrey and an infant brother and sister.

    Visitation:  Tuesday November 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, West Salem, IL.

    Graveside Service at Macedonia Cemetery immediately following the visitation service at the funeral home.

    In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Macedonia Cemetery.

    Interment: Macedonia Cemetery, West Salem, IL.

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, West Salem, IL.

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6 Condolences
 
  1. Sherry R Harder / November 17, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    Mr Shelby! What a positive and uplifting presence.
    Every time I called to inform him of a burial at Macedonia Cemetery, without fail, he always ended our conversation with: “Thank you so much, and you have a real good day,Sherry”. A genuine gentleman.
    Praying for comfort for each member of his family…until you meet again.❣️

  2. Richard & Jane Jones / November 17, 2022 at 2:37 pm

    Bill was a dear brother in Christ. We are so sorry for his loss.

  3. Debbie Couch / November 17, 2022 at 3:07 pm

    So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family.

  4. Curtis Ingram / November 17, 2022 at 4:47 pm

    A special friend from the class of 1953. We would laugh and joke and always have a spirited talk and a nice visit. So good to have been friends. Fly high my friend. Our sympathy to Wanda and all family members.
    Curtis & Dolores Ingram

  5. Cindy Foerster / November 18, 2022 at 2:31 pm

    We’re so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers…
    Harold and Cindy Foerster

  6. Montie & Cathy Chapman / November 18, 2022 at 11:25 pm

    Bill, Bobby and family, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He was such a inspirational leader and I have so many fond memories working and learning from him. He would always mentor and care for his employees. I often think about Bill sending someone for a biscuit for the crew!
    Heaven has gained a incredible man.
    God bless you all.

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