Birth date: Aug 29, 1948 Death date: May 28, 2025
Lilburn Shirley, 76, of Boonville, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM at H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in Boonville, MO, visitation will be Read Obituary
This guy never knew a stranger. I have known him my entire life. We would meet walking on the street.. always a great bi smile and usually a hug. Nothing but kind words! Thank you for giving us all that big smile and kind heart.
Becky Jo Thoma
used to work down Kemper Military school and he always hand a joke for me when i walk into the door. Always kept us laughing while we work. Those was the fun days of working. I would run into him after Kemper close. When I did, he always had a smile on his face , He was always happy.
Lilburn always was cheerful. He shared his recipe for "Rebecca Boone" style corn bread or corn pudding. Baked a long time, covered with butter and the high point of Thanksgiving now for my family! He grew up on the Lilburn Kingsbury place and was named after him. The last time I saw him was at CR Grocery. He was "dressed to the nines" and looked splendid!! Pat Holmes
You were one of the first people I met when I moved to Boonville in 1975. Fifty years our friendship has lasted. I will remember with fondness your humor, your excitement over acquiring another Elvis collectible, the biscuits and gravy that you would cook for me and your lovely Christmas decorations. You have been one of the more interesting people in my life. Good night my friend.
Lilburn was one of a kind. I first met him when I was a young man and we went out for a Sunday dinner @ Pete's Cafe when they were at the Rocheport exit on I-70. I recognized him because he rode the same bus I did when I was in grade school. Many years later he worked for me and was an excellent employee. He always had a smile and a good word. My wife and I will miss running into you. Rest in peace, my friend.
I always enjoyed conversations with Lilburn! He was a fun person to be around. I will miss you! Bev Purvis A-Bow-K
Lilburn was my neighbor and friend for many years. We had some wonderful conversations on his porch and ours. He remembered playing together when we were very young. We called each other to stay in touch, and we helped each other with favors whenever needed--a true friend. When he moved away from our neighborhood, he gave me a Norfolk Island Pine tree that he'd been growing in his front window for several years. It is still thriving, and is currently growing another tier of limbs. I wanted to tell him about that, but I'm confident he knows now. I am sure I'm not alone when I say it was a genuine privilege to know him and be one of his friends. --Pat Hanna
Praying for the family of Liburn Shirley, “Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
Arlene (Elbert) Alexander, Georgie Chester and
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