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Eddie J Shelby Jr., 81, of Richton Park, IL passed away on June 2, 2025 surrounded by his family while listening to his favorite jazz artist, Miles Davis.

Eddie was born on November 30, 1943 in Coahoma, Mississippi to Geneva Pillors and Eddie Shelby Sr. Eddie was brought to Chicago at age four by his father, where they lived with his father’s longtime partner, Myrtle, and her son, Charles. Eddie graduated from Westcott Vocational …

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I was just 17 when I worked for Eddie at ADP.  He became a great friend and we loved to watch football and engage in co…
I was just 17 when I worked for Eddie at ADP.  He became a great friend and we loved to watch footb…
I was just 17 when I worked for Eddie at ADP.  He became a great…

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I’m so very sorry for Your Loss of Our Dear Friend,  Edie was a Special Person who Befriended many on His Journ…

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Born

November 30th, 1943
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Passed away

June 2nd, 2025
Richton Park, IL

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