Jeffrey Wayne Shelly, 58 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.

Jeff was born February 27, 1963 in Milton, Florida, the son of Edwin Shelly and Norma (Murray) Shelly.  He graduated from high school in Milton, Florida.  Following high school, Jeff enlisted into the United State Air Force and served for 20 years 9 months, being a part of the structural maintenance of the B2 since 1993. He was united in marriage to Tracy Elaine Martin on July 17, 1999 in Warrensburg, Missouri. Jeff had a passion for his country, the American flag and his family.   When he wasn't shuttling his children to and from the dance studio, rehearsals and theater, Jeff loved being at the gym, working out at Legends Gym and staying healthy for him and his family.

He took great pride in his position as the Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance Supervisor, overseeing the structural integrity and stealth coating system of the nation's only long range stealth bomber aircraft. Jeff was present for the welcoming ceremony of the B-2 in 1993. He excelled in all facets of his job and developed subsequent generations of expert technicians throughout the remainder of his active duty and civil service career in the Department of Defense.

Survivors include his wife: Tracy Shelly; mother: Norma Shelly; daughters: Brandi Poarch and Torrie Shelly; son: Cayden Shelly; brothers: Gus Shelly and James Shelly; and grandchild: Seth Poarch. Jeff was preceded in death by his father: Edwin Shelly.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 20, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Warrensburg, Missouri with Reverend Heather Jepsen of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net