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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Herbert Thomas
Shell
Jul 1, 1939 — Oct 24, 2009
Obituary
Herbert Thomas Shell son of the late Mildred Swope Shell and Herbert Elwood Shell was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 1, 1939. He departed this life at Advanced Healthcare Medical Center in Ellington, Missouri, on October 24, 2009, having attained the age of 70 years, three months and 23 days.
On March 18, 1961 in Charleston, South Carolina, Herb was united in marriage to Violet Vanek and to this loving union five daughters were born. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Herb was a member of Disabled American Veterans, the Barnesville Masonic Lodge #353, Ellington Order of The Eastern Star #312, Shriners Moolah Temple of St. Louis, Three Rivers Shriners Club, the Scottish Right, and The Grand Order of the Sword of Bunker Hill Black River Order # 103. Herb enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching football and baseball. He loved riding around on the county roads and aggravating his friends, but most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Herb was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.
Herb is survived by his wife Violet Shell of Ellington, five daughters, Alice Marie Yarbrough and husband Joe of Villa Ridge, Sarah Margaret Wills and husband Bob of Bonne Terre, Diana Lynn Duncan and companion, Harvey Massey of Imperial, Marcella Ann "Marcie" Dobbs and husband Jeff of Collinsville, IL, Cynthia Denise "Cindy" Littleton and husband Frank of Dexter, 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Herb will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation Tuesday 5 to 8 P.M.
Eastern Star Service: Tues. 6:30 P.M.
Masonic Service: Tues. 7:00 P.M.
Funeral Services: October 28, 2009 at 1:00 P.M.
McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington
Minister: Pat Pyles
Honorary Pallbearers: Grandsons, Thomas Doss, Cole Duncan, Brandon Littleton, Jacob Gentles, Jeremy Duncan, Ryan Massey, Chris Littleton, Aaron Littleton, Christopher Mathes, Zachary Mathes, Matthew Dobbs and Benjamin Dobbs.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri
In Lieu Of Flowers: Shriner's Hospital For Crippled Children
On March 18, 1961 in Charleston, South Carolina, Herb was united in marriage to Violet Vanek and to this loving union five daughters were born. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Herb was a member of Disabled American Veterans, the Barnesville Masonic Lodge #353, Ellington Order of The Eastern Star #312, Shriners Moolah Temple of St. Louis, Three Rivers Shriners Club, the Scottish Right, and The Grand Order of the Sword of Bunker Hill Black River Order # 103. Herb enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching football and baseball. He loved riding around on the county roads and aggravating his friends, but most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Herb was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.
Herb is survived by his wife Violet Shell of Ellington, five daughters, Alice Marie Yarbrough and husband Joe of Villa Ridge, Sarah Margaret Wills and husband Bob of Bonne Terre, Diana Lynn Duncan and companion, Harvey Massey of Imperial, Marcella Ann "Marcie" Dobbs and husband Jeff of Collinsville, IL, Cynthia Denise "Cindy" Littleton and husband Frank of Dexter, 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Herb will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation Tuesday 5 to 8 P.M.
Eastern Star Service: Tues. 6:30 P.M.
Masonic Service: Tues. 7:00 P.M.
Funeral Services: October 28, 2009 at 1:00 P.M.
McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington
Minister: Pat Pyles
Honorary Pallbearers: Grandsons, Thomas Doss, Cole Duncan, Brandon Littleton, Jacob Gentles, Jeremy Duncan, Ryan Massey, Chris Littleton, Aaron Littleton, Christopher Mathes, Zachary Mathes, Matthew Dobbs and Benjamin Dobbs.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri
In Lieu Of Flowers: Shriner's Hospital For Crippled Children
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