C. William “Bill” Shelby

OLDSMAR, FLORIDA
C. William ‘Bill’ Shelby, age 70, passed away in Oldsmar, Florida on Wednesday, August 12 2015 from complications after suffering a stroke.
Bill was born and raised in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, also raised his family in Uniontown.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Drinda (Dayton) Shelby.
He is also survived by his daughter, Sherry Shelby Woolley of Lititz Pennsylvania. Sherry and her husband Daniel C. Woolley blessed Bill with five grandchildren (Andrew, Stephen, Jennifer, Matthew and David Woolley). Bill is also survived by his son, Joseph D. ‘Jody’ Shelby, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Jody is the father of Bill’s other three grand children (Caroline, Morgan and Jackson Shelby).
Bill was predeceased by his parents Dr. Joseph E. Shelby and Ruth (Morgan) Shelby; and by a daughter-in-law, C. Rebecca ‘Becky’ (Little) Shelby, DMD.
Bill retired after a professional teaching career at local high schools.
He was passionate about many things, especially basketball of which he was an avid fan, spectator, referee and coach.
Friends will be received in DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, HOPWOOD, Pa., on Wednesday, August 19 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. H. David McElroy officiating.
A private interment will be held at Sylvan Heights Cemetery Uniontown, Pennsylvania
The family requests memorial contributions be made in Bill’s name to the Uniontown Area YMCA, YMCA Drive, Uniontown, PA 15401.
Condolences may be left at www.donaldrcraw fordfuneralhome.com