Merrill Shelley

K. Merrill Shelley, 81, of Camby, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 7th, 2020. He was born July 12th, 1938 in Indianapolis to his parents, Kenneth and Dorothy (Routh) Shelley. He married Jennifer C. (Soladine) Shelley on November 13th, 1960. He was a resident of Camby, Indiana for most of his life. Merrill is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jennifer C. (Soladine) Shelley of Camby; three children, Shannon (Jon) Stancil of Indianapolis, Indiana, Shawn Shelley of Indianapolis, Indiana and Derek (Jeroyl) Shelley of Columbus, Indiana; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Merrill is preceded in death by his daughter, Heather Shelley; one granddaughter, Kerrigan Shelley; both of his parents; two brothers; and three sisters. Merrill was a 1957 graduate of Decatur Central High School and later went on to join the Army Reserves. He was in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Department for Eli Lilly and Co in Indianapolis, Indiana for 35 years and retired in 1993. Merrill was a member of the First Baptist Church in Plainfield, Indiana and the West Newton Masonic Lodge #707. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and Murat Shrine. Family and friends may show their love and support from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 9th and from 9-10 a.m. on Friday, January 10th at Jones Family Mortuary in Mooresville. Pastor Joyce Castleman will officiate a celebration of life service at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 10th at the funeral home. Merrill will be laid to rest at West Newton Cemetery. To send a condolence to the family or to share a story about Merrill, please visit: www.jonesfamilymortuary.com