Anthony Wayne Shelley

Anthony Wayne Shelley of Midland City, Alabama passed away on May 3, 2025, after an extended illness. Anthony was born on June 24, 1962, in Dothan, Alabama. He was 62 years old.

Anthony was preceded in death by his beloved mother Jewell Frances (Folds) Williams, his father Larry L. Shelley, Linda Shelley, his sister Patricia Dianne (Shelley) Walden, and brother-in-law Ronnie Walden.

He was in the Army in the early 80’s and specialized in hawk fire missiles. After his military service he became a cook on an oil rig and continued to spend most of his life in the food industry, especially the Waffle House for many years.

He always enjoyed listening to music and building his music catalog. He was an avid sports fan and especially loved Alabama Football. Roll Tide Tony – we will miss you!

Anthony leaves behind his three daughters, Allison Christine Shelley and Chaz of Perry, GA and her sons Cameron, Conner, Hunter and Keaton. Ida Nicole Milotte of Dublin, GA and her sons Solace and Gideon, and Tasha Graham of Moss Point, MS and her children Lily, Gene, and Emma. He also leaves behind the mother of his children, Lisa Chadwick and Ron of Preston, GA. His three loving brothers, Don Shelley (Kathy), Chris Shelley and Bryan Shelley, all of Dothan, AL, are also left to remember him. He leaves behind his uncle Bobby Folds of Dothan, AL and his Aunt Mary “Bug” (Folds) Yarrington of Chattanooga, TN; nephews Blake (Kristi and Dawson) Walden, Kevin (Kathy and Caleb) Gamble and his children, Katlyn and Caleb; a niece Heather Walden (Brianna); and special friends Alvie and Linda Davis.

A celebration of life memorial will be announced at a later date.

Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home (334) 983-6604 www.SunsetMemorialPark.com