S. Arthur Shelley's Obituary
S. Arthur "Art" Shelley, age 78, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2008 at his residence. Born in Altoona, PA, Art was the son of the late Samuel and Mary (Krepps) Shelley. He worked for DuPont for over 30 years, retiring in 1985 as manager of the Records Service Division.
Art was an active member of Epworth United Methodist Church, and a member of the Chancel Choir. He was also a member of Kings Creek Country Club. Art proudly served in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean War. Also, he enjoyed meeting new people and had a knack for remembering the names of all those that he met along life's journey.
Art is survived by his devoted sweeetheart and soulmate, Lois Wilson Shelley; a daughter Vickie Fender of Wilmington, DE; a sister Kathleen Simpson and her husband Walter of Camp Hill, PA; two step-daughters Karen Bailey and her husband Ken Tokarz of North Andover, MA and Gretchen Rachko and her husband Alan of Middletown, DE; and five grandchildren: Charla and Pierce Fender, Kira Tokarz, Allison and Olivia Rachko; neices and nephews and many loyal friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at 12:30 PM on Friday, September 26, 2008 at the Epworth United Methodist Church, Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE where visitation will begin at noon. Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Epworth United Methodist Church, Music Department, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 or to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
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