Dallas Edward Shirley

Dallas Edward Shirley, 85, was called home to be with the Lord in San Antonio Texas on November 7, 2015. Dallas was born on October 24, 1930 to Frank Lee Shirley and Alice Matilda Hannsmann of San Antonio Texas. Dallas served in the United States Air Force Reserves and civil service from 1951- 1990. Dallas completed his bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management at South Western University in Tucson, Arizona. Dallas had a lifelong passion for flying and fulfilled his dreams by becoming a commercial pilot, copilot, as well as obtaining his private pilot license. He flew many airplanes in his time, his favorite being a Piper J-3 Cub. His passions live on in the hearts of those that knew him.
Dallas is a veteran of the Korean War, where he earned several medals, including the Korean service medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, as well as a Good Conduct Metal.
After his retirement from the United States Air Force Reserves, Dallas started his own delivery company, JetX Delivery. His hobbies included: flying, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. He was a handy man that always found new projects to complete. He lived life as a caring, generous, and giving man that never wanted to see anyone go without the basic necessities in life.
Dallas was a strong man; He fought a long battle that he never gave up on. His strength will live on in those that love him.
Dallas Shirley is proceeded in his death by his father; Frank Lee Shirley of Leon Valley, TX; Mother Alice Matilda Hannsmann of Losoya, TX.; Son John Shirley of Poteet, TX.; Daughter Evangeline Shirley of College Station, TX.; Brother, Raymond Shirley of Losoya, TX.
Dallas Edward Shirley is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Hester C. Shirley of San Antonio, TX.; His loving children: Mark Shirley and his wife Cynthia of Harker Heights, TX; Kathleen LaVonne of San Antonio, TX.; Karen Shirley of Boerne, TX.; James Shirley and his wife Kristy of San Antonio, TX., and Elizabeth Shirley of San Antonio, TX. Dallas is also survived by numerous loving grandchildren. Dallas will be missed by many.

Viewing and services will be held on Tuesday November 17, 2015 at 11 AM at Puente and Sons Funeral Chapel located at 14315 Judson Rd. San Antonio, TX 78233. Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in honor of Dallas Shirley to:
Christian Senior Services Meals on Wheels
San Antonio, TX.
donate@christianseniorservices.org