John William Shirah Jr.'s Obituary
JOHN WILLIAM SHIRAH, JR., 79
Shirah's Camellia Nursery
LAKELAND - Mr. John William Shirah, Jr., passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015.
John was born on April 12, 1936, to John W. and Oza T. Shirah in Lakeland, Florida. He was an Army Veteran. John received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Florida Southern College and a Master's Degree in Education from Nova University. John was an active member in the Lakeland and Tampa Camellia Societies and Ridge Orchid Society. He was also a founding member of the North Lakeland Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Shirah; son, John L. Shirah; daughter, Cherie Shirah Jones and son-in-law, Jeff Jones; grandchildren, Scott Jo-nes, Shane Jones, Madalynn Shirah, and Gracie Shirah.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 24, 2015, at 3:00 PM at the North Lakeland Presbyterian Church. A life celebration reception will follow in the church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hillsborough County Firefighter Charities, Widows and Children's Fund, 5425 N. 59th Street, Tampa, FL 33610.
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