Donald Shelley (41) of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Donald was born in Kansas City, Missouri. His memorial service will be held on Saturday December 10, 2022, at Royer Funeral Home, 100 Royer Lane, Grain Valley, MO. 64029. Visitation starts at 1:30pm, with services to follow at 2:00pm.
Donald was very charismatic and charming when he chose to be. He knew exactly what to say to make everyone smile, and his smile was contagious. Donald had a quirky sense of humor with just the right amount of orneriness mixed in. He was also a writer and loved words. Additionally, Donald was an avid football fan, especially the Chiefs, he was very artistic, and he loved all types of music and was often humming or singing something.
Donald was preceded in death by his father, Craig Shelley; his paternal grandparents (Mancel and Doneva Phillips); his maternal grandfather (Michael Powell); four uncles; and three cousins.
He is survived by his wife Beth; his children [Piper (7), Amelia (13), Alyssa (19) and Devin (21)]; his mother (Teresa); his brother (Timothy); his sister (Heather); his maternal grandmother (Dolores Powell); and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441