Name: A.J. Shirley, a longtime Coalgate resident BORN: Oct. 30, 1935 in Wapanucka, OK to Jack & Lou (Reed) Shirley Passed Away: April 24, 2013 in Coalgate, OK Age: 77 years, 5 Months, & 24 Days Occupation: A.J. was a cowboy, rancher and rodeo man. He owned bucking bulls Married: Nancy Ellen (English) on Dec. 17, 1956 in Stigler, OK Other: A.J. attended Olney schools and graduated from Coalgate High School. A.J. attended the United Methodist Church and Cottonwood Baptist Church. Survivors Wife: Nancy Shirley of Coalgate Son: Jack Shirley & wife Tammy of Coalgate Daughter: Beth Shirley of Coalgate Grandchildren: Dusty Tucker, Sandra Thomas, Jaclyn Shirley Great Grandchildren: Max, Ruger, Ben, Zeb and Luke Sister-in-law: Opal Venturino of CA Brother-in-laws: Bill English of Bonham, TX Bob English & wife Mary of Coalgate Nieces- in laws: Susan Venturina, Nanette Rahm, Karen Guinn Nephews- In laws: Robert English, Jerry English Special & Dear Friend: Jesse King of Coalgate Along with other relatives and many dear and loved friends Preceded in Death by: Parents: Jack & Lou (Reed) Shirley Granddaughter: Katlyn Shirley Great Grandchild: Kolby Argo Mother & Father -in law: Delena & Wallace English Nephew: Steven Lowery _____________________________________________________________________________ Date: Monday, April 29, 2013 Time: 10 a.m. Place of Service: Brown's Funeral Chapel Officiating: Rev. Lyle Shipley, Rev Bill Weathers & Mr. Bill Hensley Interment: Lehigh Cemetery Pallbearers: Billy Downard, Little John Ward, Tommy Wood, Benny Jordan, Dusty Tucker, Chock Donaldson Honorary Pallberers: J.o. Cravens, Nancy Finley, Loyd Burk, Morris Wainscott, Ben Jordan, Charlie Winnett , Keith McMillian, Red Duffon Family Night will be Sunday Evening 6 to 8 SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE