Gregory Allen Shell, 69, of Liberty, MO passed away on Tuesday November 12, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Greg was born August 31, 1950, in Zanesville, OH and raised by his grandfather Henry Shell. Shortly after graduating high school, he joined the Air Force. During this time, he met his first wife Martha Shipman, and shortly after the two were married. The couple had two children Gregory II and Elizabeth. After his military career Greg continued his civil service in the Corp of Engineers, and then at NASA as an Editor and educator from which he retired. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling, watching his old westerns, reading, and watching his sports. He cherished the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren, playing games and going to Perkins or Cracker Barrel to eat.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Paul Shell and sister Mary Summers.
He is survived by his children; Greg (Amanda) Shell of Shawnee, KS, Elizabeth Holdshoe of Liberty, and also Natalie and Nycole. His five grandchildren; Brianna and Mckenna Holdshoe, Lane Borron, and Gareth and Alex Shell. He also leaves behind two brothers; Mitch and Robbie.
Graveside service is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at promptly 10:00 AM at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, in Leavenworth, KS with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to American Legion in Greg’s name.
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