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In memory of
Dr. Howard Lee Shelf
October 15, 1929 - March 28, 2022
Oct 15, 1929 - Mar 28, 2022
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DR. HOWARD LEE SHELF, I
SUNRISE: OCTOBER 15, 1929 ~ SUNSET: MARCH 28, 2022
Dr. Howard Lee Shelf lived in Schertz, Texas and passed way suddenly on March 28, 2022. Howard was born on October 15, 1929, to Mary Bell Shelf, but he was primarily raised by his beloved grandmother, Dollie Shelf whom he called “Mama.” The family lived in Silver Hill, a small Black community carved out near a wealthy neighborhood called Buena Vista …
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My condolences and prayers to the Howard Shelf Family. Howard has been one of my heroes since I met him over 40 years …
My condolences and prayers to the Howard Shelf Family. Howard has been one of my heroes since I me…
My condolences and prayers to the Howard Shelf Family. Howard h…
My sincerest condolences and prayers of comfort for the Shelf family. Howard jr was my best friend in high school and h…
My sincerest condolences and prayers of comfort for the Shelf family. Howard jr was my best friend …
My sincerest condolences and prayers of comfort for the Shelf fa…
Deepest Condolences to the Shelf Family. May God strengthen you during this difficult time. Praying for you.
Deepest Condolences to the Shelf Family. May God strengthen you during this difficult time. Praying…
Deepest Condolences to the Shelf Family. May God strengthen you …
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Born
October 15th, 1929
Passed away
March 28th, 2022
Cibolo, TX
Survived by
Deanna Davidson
Granddaughter
Marcia Orlandi
Daughter
Angela Medearis
Daughter
Howard Shelf, II
Son
Kenneth Ray Prosser
Grandson
Evan Orlandi
Grandson
Marcy Fergins
Granddaughter
Michael Fergins, Sr.
Son-in-law
Yvonne Shelf
Daughter-in-law
Courtney Shelf
Granddaughter
Cameron Shelf
Grandson
Michael Medearis
Son-in-law
Michael Fergins, Jr.
Grandson
Kendra Searcy
Granddaughter
Angeline Shelf
Wife
Sandra Fergins
Daughter
W Kay Johnson
Cousin
Trudy Ellis
Niece
Gino Orlandi
Son-in-law
Kenneth Prosser Sr.
Son-in-law
Loretta Bracey
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Method of disposition
Burial
Final resting place
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78209
Funeral services provided by
Mount Zion First Baptist Church
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