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Obituary For Joe Manuel Shirel
Joe was born on a warm Saturday, August 15th, 1964, in Talladega, Alabama, to his proud parents, Manuel and Bettye Lou Shirel.
Joe was a man of deep faith and community involvement. As the Assistant Minister of Kelly Springs Missionary Baptist Church, he shared his spiritual wisdom generously. He also served as the President of the Men of Integrity and touched many lives as a Sunday school teacher.
A proud graduate of Talladega High School, Joe dedicated much of his working life to the Anniston Army Depot, before retiring from notable places such as Honda, Masterbrand Cabinets, and Tyson Foods. His professional journey was marked by hard work and excellence.
Beyond his work and faith, Joe was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and spending quality time with his family. He was also a sports enthusiast who cheered passionately for his favorite teams.
Joe leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication through his cherished family. He is survived by his loving, devoted wife, Debra Ann Shirel; his sons, Joe (Breana) Evans of Lincoln, AL, Justin (Tara) Evans of Jacksonville, AL and Jeremy (Kenya) Shirel of Midland, GA. His memory will live on in the hearts of his nine grandchildren who adored their grandfather dearly. Joe is also survived by his siblings, Carol Moten, Michael (Cynthia) Shirel, Rodney Shirel, and Mark (Sheletia) Shirel; as well as his sisters-in-law, Tongule (Brinkley) Smoot, Angela (William) Beavers, Cassandra Evans, Sharon Jones and LaRuth Jones; brother-in-law, Donnell (Cheree) Jones; along with his beloved aunts, Mary Moten, Lezell McGhee and Kattie Moten. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and countless friends also mourn his loss.
Joe passed away on Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at the age of 61. He was predeceased by his parents, Manuel and Bettye Lou Shirel, as well as his dear sisters, Sharon Cross and Clara Shirel Swain. Their reunion in the heavens above gives comfort to those of us left behind.
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My condolences for your loss. May God give you comfort and solace during this time.
Praying for the family Rev. Joe will truly be missed
RIP my brother you will be missed and loved
Sending prayers to you and your family may God give you comfort each and everyday knowing we is gonna miss a great man of God and a wonderful Sunday school teacher missing him on Sunday gonna be hard we love him and gonna keep him in our hearts he'll be teaching Sunday school in heaven love Elaine Reynolds and family
Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers🙏🏽
RIP🥀
Out heartfelt and sincere prayers and condolences for you Sister Debra and family, a dear and precious soul whom we love and admired, we ask the Lord to give you His strength, comfort and strength now and in the days ahead 🙏🏽
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We are most definitely in sorrow about our brother in Christ's passing, but we know that he's in God's great care.🙏👑🙏
I am going to miss Rev. Shirel and his great preaching. My condolences to the family, you are in my prayers.
My heartfelt condolences to Debra and the family.In due time my God give your family Solace.
My heart goes out to the Shirel Family. I considered Bro. Joe as a Father figure to me. He has always given me good advice whenever I need to talked.I literally just talked to him 6/4 (Thurs). He will be truly missed.🙏🏾💔
My sincerest condolences to the Shirel family. Brother Joe was a great family man and friend. Sending love and peace to Mrs. Deb, Joe, Justin, Jeremy and family. 💐💕
My heartfelt sympathy to my nephew's (Joe) wife, children brothers and sisters. Please continue to lean on God's unchanging hands! Know that myself and all your cousins in Detroit loves you! God bless you all! Aunt Chang
Dear sister, I am so sorry for the loss of Bro Joe. May God's love surround you, His peace comfort you, and His strength sustain you during this difficult time. Keeping you and your family in my prayers and holding you close in my heart." ❤️
My sincere condolences to the Shirel Family. Joe was my classmate he was quite yet noticeable, always kind to others softly spoken gentle giant with a heart of gold.... Joe will & is already being missed, he touched the lives of everyone who crossed his path. R.I.P. young man you've fought a good fight, your battle has been won now take your rest....
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Condolences to all the families of Joe Shirel. Joe was one with a beautiful spirit and a heart of gold, a non complainer that loved everybody and would help anybody, but best of all, he was a child of God. Rest in peace my child, I will always consider you as "my child". We loved him but God loves him more. RIHP Joe.
So sorry for your loss, praying for your entire family.
So sorry for your loss bro Joe will be truly missed 🙏🙏 for you and your family 😇😇💜💕💕🙏🙏
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My heart goes out to the Shirel family and friends. My condolences to you all 🙏🏾🙏🏾
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My condolences 🙏
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