Message from Lucinda Watts Smith
February 16, 2018 12:31 PM
My condolences to all family and friends. I remember Shelby as a good friend and classmate from Crestview High School and I was so very sorry to hear this sad news. He was a lot of fun to be around and he could always make me laugh, he has such a cheerful smile and will be greatly missed. He was a good friend to many throughout our time in school, he cared about his classmates and helped many of us make it through teenage years. We all respected his wisdom and ability to see the bright side of life and considered it as an honor to know him. Our thoughts and prayers for his family and friends,with my deepest sympathy, Lucinda.
Message from Ellen Nowling
January 13, 2018 1:06 PM
I am so sad to hear about his passing he was a great person I will miss him dearly
A candle was lit by Ellen Nowling
on January 13, 2018 1:05 PM
A candle was lit by Brenda Bland Henderson
on January 12, 2018 8:35 PM
Message from Michael Carter @
January 12, 2018 2:06 PM
You will be sorely missed. But we know that you are in a better place.
A candle was lit by Michael Carter
on January 12, 2018 2:03 PM
A candle was lit by Tammy Hunter Parker
on January 12, 2018 11:18 AM
Sending many love and prayers! Loved Bits so much. He was one of a kind and he will be truly missed by all! Will miss his smile and his humor. Prayers for all the family and especially Amber.
Message from Barbera S. and Greg T.
January 11, 2018 9:14 AM
Condolences to family and all his many friends. Bits will be missed on the road and at
the bike rallies.
Know that the wind is in his hair, the Son has his back, and the rain is forever behind him. Ride in peace.
Message from Jeanne
January 10, 2018 7:26 PM
Thank you all for your support and memories. Shelby (I've always called him that) has told me so many stories in our 17yrs that I feel I know you. As you know, he was a simple, no nonsense man, he told me he didnt want anyone to dress up for his memorial. Please dress casual for him. He thanks you for that. God bless you all.
Message from David Gilbert
January 9, 2018 7:42 AM
A very dear friend who I will miss, so many old stories I can remember when we were growing up in crestview,,,, a great man to have known
A candle was lit by Sandi Rogers Land
on January 8, 2018 11:13 PM
A candle was lit by Bernice Hilton
on January 5, 2018 5:37 PM
A better friend, worker, and all around person can never be found. You could always depend on him. He never let anyone down. He went out of his way to help people. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
A candle was lit by Bernice Hilton
on January 5, 2018 5:26 PM
A candle was lit by Scott Saucer
on January 5, 2018 11:55 AM
A candle was lit by Linda Jones
on January 5, 2018 8:57 AM
A candle was lit by brenda harris
on January 5, 2018 8:54 AM
A candle was lit by Les & Rose Hope
on January 5, 2018 7:53 AM
A candle was lit by David Gilbert
on January 5, 2018 6:44 AM
Message from David Gilbert,Pam Gilbert
January 5, 2018 6:43 AM
So sorry to hear this morning, may god keep the family strong at this time of need,,
A candle was lit by Donna Sikes
on January 4, 2018 9:13 PM
Message from Louis & Ronda Burke, Marianna
January 4, 2018 8:18 PM
We send our sincerest condolences. Bits was our favorite neighbor. We had some fantastic, wonderful, good times together in the mid-late 80s before we moved away. Rest In Peace friend. I often retell his story when he took Amber and his dad canoeing 🛶 Bits and Amber were in one canoe and had a good lead ahead of his dad so he pulled onto a sand bar to wait. Meanwhile, he saw an alligator -a dead alligator. So he found a stick to prop open the gators mouth then sat Amber close to the gator then hid. Shortly after, his dad’s canoe came around the bend and welll..I think you can figure out the “Rest of The Story”.
Message from Sandi Rogers Land
January 8, 2018 9:04 AM
Thank you Ronda for sharing this. I can think of a few more memories with you two that he treasured. Good times... good memories....
Message from Jeanne
January 5, 2018 11:07 AM
He loved telling that story. 😂
Message from Sydney Sanders Linton
January 4, 2018 7:08 PM
Thinking of you all during this time. I’ll always remember when Granny and I would come to Florida, Bits was always up for taking me on a motorcycle ride. He and Kim especially loved to pick on me continuously. Love you all!!
A candle was lit by Randy Gillespie
on January 4, 2018 6:39 PM
A candle was lit by Debby Gillespie
on January 4, 2018 6:38 PM
A candle was lit by Kay (Heath) McArdle
on January 4, 2018 6:25 PM