Sam Shelley's Obituary
Sam Shelley, 72, of Clarendon died Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Clarendon.
Rosary will be said at 6:00 PM Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints' Roost Chapel in Clarendon. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Clarendon with Rev. Arokia Raj Samala, as the celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Clarendon.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Sam was born November 22, 1950 in Amarillo to Francis and Samuel Shelley. He married Leitha Martin on August 20, 1977 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. He worked as an airplane mechanic for many years prior to his retirement. Sam loved cooking, fishing, swimming, taking trips with his family, and the outdoors. He also loved helping people. He had been a resident of Clarendon since 1992 and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 2016; and a sister, Cindy Malone.
Survivors include his sons, Sam Shelley, III and wife Roxy of Lubbock and Jeremy Shelley and wife Jamie of Clarendon; his daughters, Luichi Shelley of Amarillo, Samara Shelley and Nicky Shelley both of Clarendon; a sister, Cathy Penn of Amarillo; 13 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
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