SHELBY, SR., DONALD J. - Born in Lynnville, TN to the late William Gilbert Shelby and Minnie Lee Drake Shelby on the 4th of November 1927 and passed away at his home in Nashville, TN on the 28th of May 2013 at the age of 85. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers Coell Shelby and Winford Shelby; and son, Mark Kevin Shelby. Survived by loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Nannye Shelby; son, Donald J. Shelby, Jr.; daughter, Theresa (Chris) Dickens; grandchildren, Brittany and Derek Shelby; sister, Wylodene Boyett; sister-in-laws, Marguerite Weaver and Mary Francis Shelby; nephews, William Charles (Patti) Nicks and John (Jan) Weaver; and many other nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will take place at Woodlawn's Dignity Hall the morning of Saturday, the 1st of June 2013 at eleven-thirty with Pastor Joe Evans officiating. The family would like to invite friends to gather for a time of visitation on Friday from five o'clock until seven o'clock in the evening at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home.