Leon Delano Shirley, age 71, of 615 Mount Shepherd Road Lot #2, Asheboro died Sunday, March 28, 2010 at his home.
Mr. Shirley was born December 9, 1938 the son of Henry and Callie Park Shirley.
Leon was a native of Asheboro and a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed NASCAR, gardening and yard work. He formerly attended Fellowship Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son: Lee Shirley, a sister: Janice Norris and a brother: Henry Shirley.
He is survived by: son and his wife, Gregory and Lisa Shirley of Loganville, GA; son and his wife, Steve and Kris Shirley of Trinity, NC; brother and his wife, Arnold and Jean Shirley of Asheboro, NC; brother and his wife, Phillip and Brenda Shirley of Marietta, GA; grandson, Bradley Shirley; grandson, Jason Shirley; and grandson, Joshua Shirley.
The family will receive friends Monday, March 29, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 South Main Street, Randleman, NC. The funeral will be Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Randleman with Bill Harris and Greg Banks officiating.