William E. Shelley, 77, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at his residence.

He was the husband of the late Sue A. Eckhardt Shelley, Ph.D, who passed away in 2007. Born in Decatur, IL, he was the son of Frank Shelley and Belva Peters Peel.

Bill had been an attorney for 20 years, practicing in Illinois and Florida.

He was a US Army veteran, serving as a Captain. He had been stationed in South Korea and the US.

He enjoyed playing old time Americana folk music on his guitar.

He is survived by his daughter, Mary K. Shelley, married to Ralph Dubayah of University Park, MD ; his 2 grandsons, Wyatt and Bryce Dubayah and his brother, Donald Shelley of Macon, IL.

Services will be held in Decatur, IL. Please make contributions in Bill's memory to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006.