Earl Shelburne's Obituary
Earl Shelburne, 82, of Howey in the Hills, FL, passed away on February 11, 2023. He was born on October 24, 1940, in Lebanon, IN, to his parents: Lester and Eunice (Woodard) Shelburne. He was the owner and operator of a powder coating business and served in the United States Air Force Reserve. Earl enjoyed golf, making trips to NASCAR races and sports (especially football and basketball). His most recent passion was working with roses.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years: Sandra L. Shelburne; children: Jason Shelburne, Jodi (Derek) Cavin and step-daughter: Candrice (Zoltan) Erdos. Grandchildren: Carter, Harrison, Brady Cavin and Tyler Shelburne. Siblings: Lowell (Vonna) Shelburne and Margaret (Don) Alexander; and sister in law Jeannie Shelburne. Of course his Scottish terrier: Cooper. Sisters in law: Shirley, Patsy, Paulette, Judy, Christy and brother in law: Terry. He was preceded in death by his brother: John Shelburne and brother in law: Ronnie Cullum.
Sandi’s sisters and brother wanted to say goodbye to “Earl the Pearl “.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 11:00AM with a gathering of friends and family from 10:00AM-11:00AM at Steverson, Hamlin and Hilbish Chapel in Tavares, FL. Online condolences can be left at www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com
Donations to be mailed to Alzheimer’s Association 14010 Roosevelt Blvd, Unit 709, Clearwater, FL. 33762
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