SHIRLEY JERRY D

CW4 Jerry "JD" D. Shirley was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 12/25/2013 at the age of 73.3 from Cancer
Winter Garden, FL
Flight Class 66-13
Date of Birth 08/30/1940
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 71 AHC in 66-67, 165 TC CO in 70-71
Call signs in Vietnam RATTLER 10, SWORD SHARPENER
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More detail on this person: Jerry Dean Shirley Winter Garden, FL-Jerry Dean Shirley, 73, passed away on December 25, 2013 peacefully at home after an extended battle with cancer. Jerry was born in Centralia, Illinois to Ethel M Burris who preceded him in death. He retired from the United States Army after 33 years of service as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 and two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. During retirement Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, helping others, and sharing his knowledge with friends and family. Surviving him are his wife, two sisters, multiple generations of nieces and nephews, three daughters and spouse, two dogs, five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Inurnment will take place at Bushnell National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.

Burial information: Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024