It is with great sadness that the family of Shelby Clay Heltsley announces his passing Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the age of 78.
Shelby will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Veronica Ann, and his children, Jeff Heltsley (Patricia) and Rex Heltsley (Tammy); his sister, Zena Drake (Jerry); his grandchildren, Clay Heltsley, Tabitha Scarbrough (Michael), Dustin Heltsley (Brittni) and Jacob Heltsley; and his xi great-grandchildren.
Shelby was preceded in death by his parents Clay and Ruthie Heltsley and a sister, Betty Whitman.
Shelby was a member of Horton's Chapel Church of Christ and a loving husband, father and papaw.
A funeral service in memory of Shelby will be held on Saturday, March 13, at Price Funeral Home, Inc., located at 252 E. Green St., Lewisburg, with Garry Hill and Paul Moore officiating.
The family will receive friends after 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, at Price Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Horton's Chapel Church of Christ Cemetery, Belton.
Due to current mandates set forth by the Governor of Kentucky, there is an occupancy limit of 75 inside the funeral home facility, not including funeral home staff or officiating clergy. It is also required that a mask be correctly worn at all times while inside the facility.