Leon Dale Shirley

Leon Dale Shirley, age 61, of Chelsea, OK passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. He was born on September 8, 1955 to Encil Dean and Rose E. (Williams) Shirley in Broken Arrow, OK. Leon attended Oak Grove and Broken Arrow Schools. He worked most notably as a Journeyman Electrician for most of his career. Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Encil Dean "Ed" and Rose E. (Williams) Shirley and 3 brothers, Ray D. Shirley, Encil Dean Shirley, Jr. and Gerald H. Shirley. Leon is survived by 1 son, Logan Roy Shirley; 1 daughter, Amber Mischelle (Shirley) Colson; 1 brother, Charles D. Shirley of Chelsea, OK; 1 sister, Rosemary (Shirley) Totty of Braselton, G; 4 grandchildren, Elizabeth Mischelle Colson, Kennedy Nicole Shirley, Luke Aaron Colson and Andrew Logan Shirley; and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. A memorial service celebrating Leon's life will be at 10 AM on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Wright-Brown Family Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Elzie Gray officiating. Family and friends may share memories online at www.brownfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family of Leon Shirley entrusted his care, service and cremation to Wright-Brown Family Funeral Home, 210 S. Broadway, Coweta, OK 74429, 918-486-5515.