Jack Norman Shirley
5/24/1956 - 7/3/2025
Jack Norman Shirley, 69, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Lexington, North Carolina.
Jack was born on May 24, 1956, in Paris, France, to the late James Ernest Shirley and Verla Marie Torre Shirley.
Jack worked as a Dispatcher in the trucking industry. He was an avid Bushcraftsman, who loved the outdoors and all of his dogs. He was an avid traveler, who once hiked from Southern California to Canada. His first priority was always his family, whom he loved very much.
In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by three brothers, James Shirley, William Shirley, and Ted Shirley.
Survivors include his three sons, Shawn Shirley (Brandy), Chris Shirley, Jackson Shirley; two daughters, Brandy Cepeda (Joshua), Kassidy Shirley; two sisters, Pamela Asmus (Dan), Susan Triana (Robert); eight grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
No services are scheduled at this time.
The family requests that those who wish to express sympathy consider making a donation to The Schiele Museum in Jack Shirley’s memory.
We at Affordable Funerals and Cremations of Davidson County, are honored to be serving the Shirley family.
It is with much sadness that I’d like to share with Jack’s passing. My condolences go to all his family members and I pray for strength and courage for each and every one of them.
Jack was an amazing man. I always enjoyed talking with him. He was such a knowledgeable person and there wasn’t a topic he couldn’t talk about. Whether it was history, sports, or everyday life, he always had something insightful or funny to say.
But more than anything, what stood out most about Jack was his love for his family. He absolutely adored his children and grandchildren. You could see his face light up when he talked about them. He was proud of who they were and who they were becoming. He wasn’t just a father and grandfather—he was a supporter, a storyteller, and a steady presence in their lives.
He leaves behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and warmth that will live on in each of them, and in everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.