He is survived by his wife, Lora Shirley of the home; children, Katrina Shirley and Aubrey T. Shirley of Vicksburg, Anna Shirley of Bentonville; parents, Freddie and Peggy (Williams) Shirley of Vicksburg; and siblings, Tina Shirley and Michael Shirley, both of Mississippi.
Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, with services beginning at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Callison-Lough Funeral Home, Bentonville. Pastor Phillip Smith will officiate. Cremation will follow the service and Rickey’s cremated remains will be laid to rest in Vicksburg at a later date.
Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, should be made to the Aubrey “Rickey” Shirley Medical Account through Arvest Bank.
Arrangements are under the care of Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville. Online condolences may be made at www.callisonlough.com.
