John David Shirley, age 68, of Clarksville, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2021 at 2nd Mile Church, 804 S. Riverside Dr., Clarksville, TN 37040. The Rev. Cal Hampton will officiate.
Squirrel, as he was affectionately known by his friends, entered this life on August 31, 1952 in Tuscaloosa, AL to the late Richard and Pearl Deerman Shirley. He worked in the Automotive business, was a Baptist, and thoroughly enjoyed cooking, fishing, golfing, and music. He will be missed by many.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his special friends, Gordon Hawkins and Ricky Stafford.
Survivors include his daughter, Whitney (Tye) Milliken; siblings, Richard Shirley, Jr., James Otis Shirley, and Betty Marcum; grandchildren, Tyler Ann and Layne Milliken, and special Clarksville family, Karen and Tom Edwards, Emily Cummings and Amy Traylor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Amercian Cancer Society at cancer.org or Manna Cafe at mannacafeministries.com.
Condolences may be made to the family at NaveFuneralHomes.com