James Samuel Shirley Obituary
The passing of James Samuel Shirley (Gainesville, Georgia) occurred on August 11, 2026. James Samuel, born on April 27, 1932 in Mount Airy, Georgia, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Samuel Shirley to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father Eugene Shirley; his wife Jennie; his mother Amanda Shirley Keith; his siblings, Robert Shirley and Lou Jean Jones (Arthur); and his siblings-in-law, Bobby Dukes and Marie Kirk.
He is survived by: his children, Sandra Phillips, Angelia Wayman, David Lee Shirley (Debora), Harold Shirley and James A. Shirley; his siblings, Deborah Mack, Linda Faye Webb, Connie Sosebee (Donnie) and Victor Keith (Deborah); his sisters-in-law, Lillie Summerour, Gussie Dukes and Betty Dukes; and his close friend James Osborne. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 15 great-great grandchildren.
