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He found pure joy in fishing and riding his motorcycle.

Clarence Silas Shirley Sr. was born on March 28, 1962, and passed away on August 15, 2026, at the age of 64.

He found pure joy in fishing and riding his motorcycle. Clarence was a true handy man who always knew how to fix anything. He also had a great sense of humor that brought light and laughter to everyone who knew him

He is survived by his sons, Clarence "C.J." Shirley Jr. (Macy) and Jody Shirley; grandchildren, Cooper, Carter, Vayda, Benji, and Conrad; sisters, Jolene Doyle, Kathy Bushnell, Syvella Jackson (Wayne), and Labreeska Hall (Randy); numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Ivy Marie Shirley; siblings, Loretta Yancey, Marsha Martin, Larry Burnitt, and Margretta Rougeou.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Visitation will continue Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 10:00 a.m., at Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. 4th Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana. Rev. Carlton Jackson Jr. will be officiating. Interment to follow at Dry Creek Cemetery, Dry Creek, Louisiana.