WILLIE C. SHELL age 85, born April 22, 1930 and passed away January 30, 2016. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife, Thelma; parents, Noah and Minnie Shell; sons, Harlan S. and Willie Olen Shell; brothers, Kenneth, J.C. and Wayne Shell. Survived by his son, Douglas Shell and daughter, Joyce Newell both of MI; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Jackie Huff of AZ, Jean Hatley of FL, Carolyn Cook of KY, Lucille Johnson, Mable Nichols, Mary Nell Painter, Jama Russell and Susie Ramsey all of Knoxville; brothers, Elmo and Pete Shell both of Knoxville; a host of nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Monday at Piney Grove Cemetery for an 11 am graveside service. Rev. Alan Price officiating. Condolences may be left at www.weaverfuneralservices.com. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home.
