Raymond Shells Jr.

March 23, 1947 - December 11, 2016

Raymond Shells, Jr. was the first born to Raymond Sr. & Mildred Thompson on March 23, 1947 in Chickasha, OK. Raymond went to Lincoln school in Chickasha. He gave his life to the Lord in June of 1975, and became a member of Hennepin Christian Church of Hennepin, OK. In August of 1967, Raymond Shells, Jr. united in matrimony to Judy Diggs. To this union 2 children were born. Later in life, on October 19, 2007, in Chickasha, OK, Raymond Shell, Jr. united in holy matrimony to Betty Jacobs. Raymond worked various jobs, on November 11, 1989 he was employed by H.E. Bailey Turnpike Authority. He was a loyal and dedicated Supervisor for over 27 years. Raymond truly enjoyed raising his livestock. Raymond was a passionate man. He truly enjoyed and loved his family. Raymond was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Shells, Sr.; brothers, Ace Shells and Keith Shells; Grandaughter, Te’Anna Traneese Davis; great-grandaughter, Dah Lay Hugar. Those left to cherish Raymond’s memories are: wife, Betty Shells of the home; mother, Mildred Thompson and Sister, Armetha Shells both of Chickasha, OK; Brother, Leeroy (Lisa) Shells of Chickasha, OK. Nine children: Jewel Givens of Chickasha, OK; Tammy (Edward) Lawson of Oklahoma City, OK; Tonya (Homer) Brown of Anadarko, OK; Shelby Shells of Sacramento, CA; Janice (Carl) Watson of Chickasha, OK; Yvonne (Kevin) Carter of Burlington, KS; Mattie Marzette of Oklahoma City, OK; Monray Dwight (Paula) Shells of Oklahoma City, OK; Shonda Lawler (aka Boo) of Oklahoma City, OK. 23 grandkids, 22 and great-grandkids; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.