HJR217 Summary

• Records the death of Bobby Ray "Bob" Shelley on April 12, 2021, at age 89, with deep sadness and offers the resolution as tribute to his life.

• Shelley was born June 19, 1931, graduated as valedictorian of Headland High School in 1949, served as a motor pool mechanic in the Korean War, and co-owned Shelley's Garage.

• Shelley was a resident of Tumbleton Community in Henry County, Alabama, and active member of New Zion Free Will Baptist Church.

• Survived by daughter Elizabeth "Kay" Griffin, son Christopher Brian Shelley, son-in-law Thomas Stokes, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and four brothers.

• House adopted resolution on April 27, 2021; Senate adopted on April 29, 2021.