Eddie Dean Shelley, 74, a longtime resident of Apopka, Florida, passed away November 20, 2020. He was born November 04, 1946 in Loris, South Carolina where he was raised. Mr. Shelley is preceded in death by his mother Ozelma Shelley who passed in 2000. He is survived by his loving wife Terri Shelley; children Venus (David) Dye, Renee (Derrik) Shelley-Cermola, Raymond (Tara Raleigh) Shelley. Tatika (Nic) Pollifrone, Christie (Tom) Lee, and Misty (William) Roland; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild and 1 more on the way and many loved ones and dear friends.
Nic says
Pete – I’ve known you for just 6 years now, since I first met T. During that time, I grew to know a man with a mischievous grin and sense of humor, with an unprecedented amount of love and compassion in his heart. You loved not because a person was perfect, but because they were imperfect… which in itself made us more alike than different. It was an honor to hear your stories and your poetry and most importantly… to have been invited into that big heart of yours as a part of your family. I’ve heard you… and Pete’s place is waiting for your girls. 💙❤️💛 Love always, Nic
Tatika says
My handsome Dad,
It’s been a month today, since your heart beat for the last time
and I’m still searching for the words my heart can’t seem to find…
or maybe it’s my head.
The top of this page says “leave your condolences”
but I think I’ll leave my gratitude instead.
You were certainly one of a kind and the most generous man I’ve ever known.
There aren’t enough words to express the love and kindness you’ve always shown.
There are so many beautiful things I’ve learned from you…
and maybe a few bull-stinky things too.
Since I was little, this was the day I’d always dread.
I’d say, “you have to live as long as I do,
I’m not strong enough to be in this world without you.”
Then you wrapped me in a hug and said,
“baby, as long as you remember me I’ll never really be dead.
There’s a string that ties your heart to mine,
even on your darkest days the sun will find a way to shine.”
Some day’s I’ve felt that tie that binds
and other days I give into the grief and just cry.
It’s not only your grown daughter who misses you,
it’s the little girl inside me too.
She misses her Dad and the first best friend she ever had.
You knew me best like we were one and the same,
even though you’re gone I guess that hasn’t really changed.
I feel your spirit soaring like an eagle, untethered and free. I can only imagine the “things” you can now see… I’m happy for you but heart broken for me.
I’m sure with time a few things will change,
But one thing that will remain true
is how much I will always love and miss you.
~Just Tee (your stinkpot)