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John Shirley, 94, Adair Co., KY native (1931-2026)

John Shirley, formerly of Adair County, died on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his home in Hope, Indiana. He was 94 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 10amCT on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Larry Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Thursday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home.


He was born December 19, 1931, in Adair County, to the late Will and Ada Keltner Shirley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lou Harmon Shirley and a son, Charles Shirley.

He was a member of Hutchison Community Church and was attending Freedom Missionary Baptist Church in Hope, Indiana for the last nine years. He was a former sawmill worker, farmer and musician.

Survivors include:
  • Three sons - Junior Shirley (Sheila) of Hope, Indiana, Carl Shirley (Donna) of Columbia, Clarence Shirley of Crawfordsville, Indiana
  • Two daughters - Della Rowe of Louisville and Rachel Bradshaw (Mark) of Columbia
  • One sister - Ellen Wiggs of Houston, Texas
  • Eight grandchildren - Shelley Shirley, Christy Holzer, Amy Long, Brian Shirley, Chasity Shirley, Stephanie Shirley, Michael Bradshaw, Matthew Shirley
  • Several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Grandchildren will be Casket Bearers

Honorary - Stacy Huff, Jerry Powell, Zuel Yarberry, L.C. Bradshaw

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.grissommartin.com.


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John Shirley, 94, Adair Co., KY native (1931-2026)



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