T.J. Shelby's Obituary
T.J Shelby, 82, went to be with the Lord on March 02, 2015. T.J. was born on March 04, 1932 in Mayardville, TN to his parents James and Francis Shelby. He and his wife Annette moved to Zellwood, FL in 2007 from Altamonte Springs, FL. T.J. was an active member of First Baptist Church Sanlando Springs and served in the United States Army for 6 years as a Master Sergeant. He had a passion for fishing and enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years: Annette Shelby; daughters: Belinda (Mark) Rich of Monrovia, MD, Kelly (Glen) Tyndall of Longwood, FL, and Lisa (John) Mason of Apopka, FL; brothers: Wiley Shelby of Knoxville, TN and Bobby (Pauline) Smith of Knoxville, TN; sisters: Lassie Booth of Knoxville, TN, Bertha Duncan of Oakridge, TN and Isabelle Breeden of Cleveland, TN; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will be holding a memorial service on Saturday March 28, 2015 at 11:00A.M.at the First Baptist Church Sanlando Springs located at 742 Sanlando Rd. Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. In lieu of flowers donations in honor of Mr. T.J. Shelby may be made to First Baptist Church Sanlando Springs by mail at 742 Sanlando Rd. Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 or by phone at (407) 788-6801. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson Hamlin and Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 East Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352) 343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the tribute wall.
What’s your fondest memory of T.J.?
What’s a lesson you learned from T.J.?
Share a story where T.J.'s kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with T.J. you’ll never forget.
How did T.J. make you smile?