William Overton Shelmire Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Overton Shelmire (Tyler, Texas), born in Dallas, Texas, who passed away on August 5, 2018 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mabel Battle Bunch Shelmire and Jesse Bedford Shelmire II; and his brother Jesse Bedford Shelmire III. He is survived by: his spouse Suzette D'Ayson Shelmire; his children, Claire Shelmire Crews (John David Crews) of Oxford and Overton D'Ayson Shelmire (Mary Sowell Shelmire); his brother David Sutton Shelmire (Margaret Mullin Shelmire) of Dallas; John David Battle Crews of Oxford, Caroline D'Ayson Crews of Oxford, Wesley D'Ayson Shelmire, William Rowland Shelmire and Thomas Christian Shelmire. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.