He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Orton Shirey, Sr. and his in-laws, Benjamin and Barbara Ross.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah L. Shirey; his mother, Tessie Curry Shirey; sister, Susan Shirey; aunt, Helen Scharf; many nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, cousins and friends, as well as the loyal members of the Viet Nam/Legacy Vet M/C.
For the many who loved him, he will be remembered as a gentle, easy going and generous man.