Morris W. "Monk" Shirley

Mr. Morris W. “Monk” Shirley, age 77, of Lewisburg, TN passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in Lewisburg, TN. He was born in Lewisburg, TN and was a son of the late Claude B Shirley and Wilma Louise Alexander Shirley. Mr. Monk was a retired heavy machine operator for Beckham Excavating and worshipped at the Church of God. He proudly served our country in the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Michael Polk, brothers, James Edward Shirley, Allen Dean Shirley, Junior Claude Shirley, Gerald Shirley, Donald Shirley, and sister, Jewell Shirley.

Mr. Monk loved rambling around with friends and going to yard sales. He enjoyed his breakfast with his buddies. His true passion was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mr. Shirley is survived by his loving wife, Sara Shirley of Lewisburg, TN; children, Christy (Jeff) Perry of Chapel Hill, TN, Charlotte Blacksher of Culleoka, TN; 4 grandchildren, Hunter Polk, Gunner Polk, Peyton Perry, Ashley Derryberry; 2 great grandchildren, Mariah Willoughby, Baylor Mae Derryberry; brother, Randall Shirley of Lewisburg, TN.

Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 11 AM until 1 PM at Lawrence Funeral Home. The funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1 PM from the Chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Temple Cemetery in the Farmington Community of Marshall County, TN.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

LAWRENCE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICES, 203 South Horton Pkwy, Chapel Hill, TN, (931) 364-2233, is in charge of arrangements.