Dale County AlArchives Obituaries.....McKeller, Shellie Ray June 15 1943
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The Southern Star,  Jan. 20,1944
55 Years Ago, Jan. 20, 1944... Reprinted Jan. 20, 1999.

In Memory Of Sgt. Shellie Ray McKeller

  Sergeant Shellie Ray McKeller was born September 15, 1907 and departed this 
life as a prisoner of war at Camp Osaka in Japan on June 16, 1943 according to 
reports from the Japanese government through the International Red Cross.
  He was married to Miss Mary Elizabeth Paulk in February 1936 and to this 
happy union, one son was born, whom they called Charlie Mack.
  Friends throughout the community will remember his cheerful smile and
winnning personality.
  He united with Salem Baptist church at an early age and lived a faithful and 
loyal member.
  In January 1926, he enlisted in the U. S. Army having served fifteen years at 
his death. He was stationed in Hawaii for three years and later assigned to 
Fort Bragg, Fort McClellan and Fort Crochet when he was sent to the Philippines
serving there twenty-five months suffering untold hardships until the fall of 
Corregidor around May 5, 1942.
  In the going of Sgt. McKeller we feel that we have lost a useful citizen and 
a good soldier. May the thought that he gave his life heroically in the service 
of his county be of sustaining comfort to the family, and may his memory live 
among his friends for whom he fought so faithfully.
  Therefore, Be it Resolved,
1 That Salem Baptist Church, bow in humble submission to Him who doeth all 
things well.
2. That we commend to the family, the community and the church, the divine 
guidance of Him who is able to lead us to a richer and more useful life and 
later reunite us in that city not made with hands eternal in the Heavens.
3. That a copy of these resolutions be placed on the minutes of the church, one 
presented to the family and one furnished the Southern Star for publication.
            The Committee.


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