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The family of Dalbert Shelby wishes to sincerely thank everyone for their acts of love, kindness and sincere condolences shown during our time of sorrow. Words can never express our deep sense of gratitude for all of your prayers, floral arrangements, phone calls, visits, food and all of your kind deeds.

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Dalbert Lee Shelby was born on September 26, 1960 to the union of Robert Lee and LaDonna “Pie” Cheeves Shelby of Detroit, Michigan. Together they had three boys with Dalbert being the middle child. He was educated in the Detroit Public Schools system and graduated from Cass Technical High School in 1978. He went on to attend Wayne State University.

After briefly residing in Longview, Texas, Dalbert made his way to New Jersey to continue …

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What an awesome guy. I am besides myself with sadness. Bless you and condolences to your family, my brother. I know you…
What an awesome guy. I am besides myself with sadness. Bless you and condolences to your family, my…
What an awesome guy. I am besides myself with sadness. Bless you…
Dalbert always loved to reply to my posts regarding Church Musician posts, stating that he was ready to go with his TAM…
Dalbert always loved to reply to my posts regarding Church Musician posts, stating that he was read…
Dalbert always loved to reply to my posts regarding Church Music…
My dad came to visit me in Orlando because he wanted to meet "this guy you're getting serious with" and his "bonus gran…
My dad came to visit me in Orlando because he wanted to meet "this guy you're getting serious with"…
My dad came to visit me in Orlando because he wanted to meet "th…
My sincere condolences, such a beautiful soul gone too soon.💔
My sincere condolences, such a beautiful soul gone too soon.💔
My sincere condolences, such a beautiful soul gone too soon.💔

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What were Dalbert's favorite foods?
Dalbert and I shared a love of bread pudding. I miss him so much...
Dalbert and I shared a love of bread pudding. I miss him so much...
Dalbert and I shared a love of bread pudding. I miss him so much...
What was Dalbert's favorite color?
Purple!!! And he loved all shades. Optional attire for his service is to wear some…
Purple!!! And he loved all shades. Optional attire for his service is to wear something purp…
Purple!!! And he loved all shades. Optional attire for his service is to wear something purple 💜

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Born

September 26th, 1960
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Graduated from high school

1978
Cass Technical High School, 2nd Avenue, Detroit, MI
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Passed away

February 17th, 2023
Springfield, Kentucky

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Method of disposition

Cremation

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