James (Jim) William Shelhorn, 55, of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
Jim left this earth to be with his Lord & Savior after his battle with leukemia. He was born on July 22, 1968, in Greensburg to John L. and Beatrice (Bea Wisswell) Shelhorn. He was raised on the Shelhorn farm in northwest Decatur County. He is a 1987 graduate of North Decatur Jr./Sr. High School.
On April 17, 1998, he married Coral Miles, the love of his life. They lived on the Shelhorn farm and later moved to Adams. They enjoyed spending time together, traveling, outdoors, gardening, planting flowers, landscaping, and stonework.
Jim spent his career as a diesel mechanic, manufacturing machinist for several years, and parts delivery driver.
He is survived by his loving wife, Coral; his parents, John & Bea; his sister, Kimberly A. (Ashley) Sons; his brother, Charles (Penny) Shelhorn; sister-in-law, Debbie Reed; Aunts: Barbara Olinski, MI., Joan Underhill, Linda (Darrel) Semon, Judy Harrison, all of Greensburg, and Beverly Hewitt of SC. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, close friends, including Scott Ficklin, and family.
He was preceded in death by his infant brothers, John & Joseph; his grandparents, Robert & Gertrude Wisswell and Richard & Irene Shelhorn, and his brother-in-law, Lance Miles.
Following Jim’s wishes, there will be cremation with no funeral service. Arrangements for a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
He will be missed by all, but we will see him again.