Roy Shirley Jr. obituary: Roy Shirley Jr.'s Obituary, Cincinnati

In Memory Of
Roy Shirley Jr.
1930 - 2017

Obituary photo of Roy Shirley Jr., Cincinnati-OH
Obituary photo of Roy Shirley Jr., Cincinnati-OH

In Memory Of
Roy Shirley Jr.
1930 - 2017

Shirley, Roy age 87, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was born in Owenton, Kentucky on January 12, 1930 to Roy R. and Nellie Shirley (nee Perkins).

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Floyd Shirley and sister, Francis Coldwell. Roy is survived by his loving wife, Beatrice Shirley; children, Roy L. (Leslie) Shirley, Lisa A. (Shaun) Rought; grandchildren, Mykel Rought, Erin Rought, Joshua Shirley; siblings, J.C. Shirley, Vivian VanDyke; and a host of other family members and friends.

Roy served in the United States Army during the Korean war. His favorite hobbies were fishing, hunting and working on cars.

Funeral Ceremony will be 11:00 am Monday, November 13, 2017 with a visitation from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Northwest Chapel, 7830 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231.

In loving memory of Roy, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association-Cincinnati Chapter 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026 Cincinnati, OH 45203-1742.


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Shirley, Roy age 87, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was born in Owenton, Kentucky on January 12, 1930 to Roy R. and Nellie Shirley (nee Perkins).

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Floyd Shirley and sister, Francis Coldwell. Roy is survived by his loving wife, Beatrice Shirley; children, Roy L. (Leslie) Shirley, Lisa A. (Shaun) Rought; grandchildren, Mykel Rought, Erin Rought, Joshua Shirley; siblings, J.C. Shirley, Vivian VanDyke; and a host of other family members and friends.

Roy served in the United States Army during the Korean war. His favorite hobbies were fishing, hunting and working on cars.

Funeral Ceremony will be 11:00 am Monday, November 13, 2017 with a visitation from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Northwest Chapel, 7830 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231.

In loving memory of Roy, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association-Cincinnati Chapter 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026 Cincinnati, OH 45203-1742.


To share a memory of Roy or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Monday, November 13, 2017 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Newcomer - Northwest Chapel
7830 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45231
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Service

Monday, November 13, 2017 at 11:00am
Newcomer - Northwest Chapel
7830 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Directions & Map

Interment

Arlington Memorial Gardens
2145 Compton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231

Northwest Chapel ((513) 522-6100) is assisting the family

Northwest Chapel ((513) 522-6100) is assisting the family

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