Dewey “Gene” Shirley, Sr.
Dewey “Gene” Shirley, Sr. age 73, of Birmingham, passed away May 11, 2012. He was born May 2, 1939. Mr. Shirley was a retired brickmason.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Lorene Shirley and siblings, J.M. and Mary Ann.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cassie; his children, Bo (Amerette), Dawn, Danny (Jenni), and Daphanie; his grandchildren, Keshia, Mason, Colton, Cassie and Emmalyn; his great-grandchildren, Isaac and Jacob; his siblings, Wilma (Fred), Doyle (Diane), Judy, Ray (Betty), Ruth (Herman) and Joyce and his special sister, Myra (Jerry).
A funeral service was held Monday, May 14 at Gardendale Funeral Home. Pastor Ryan Whitley officiated.