Sam Shelley

Sam Shelley, 72, of Clarendon died Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Clarendon.

Rosary was said on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon. Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarendon with Rev. Arokia Raj Samala, as the celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Clarendon.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Sam was born November 22, 1950, in Amarillo to Francis and Samuel Shelley. He married Leitha Martin on August 20, 1977, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. He worked as an airplane mechanic for many years prior to his retirement. Sam loved cooking, fishing, swimming, taking trips with his family, and the outdoors. He also loved helping people. He had been a resident of Clarendon since 1992 and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 2016; and a sister, Cindy Malone.

He is survived by his sons, Sam Shelley, III and wife Roxy of Lubbock and Jeremy Shelley and wife Jamie of Clarendon; his daughters, Luichi Shelley of Amarillo, Samara Shelley and Nicky Shelley both of Clarendon; a sister, Cathy Penn of Amarillo; 13 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.

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