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William Shockley Obituary

William (Willy) Martin Shockley, age 54, Lawrence, KS, died on February 12th, 2018, at home surrounded by family. Willy was born March 3, 1963, the son of Johnson and Nancy Shockley, and grew up in Lawrence with his brother, Randy Shockley. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1981. Willy worked at Hallmark for almost 30 years. He was a volunteer for the Lecompton Fire Department for 14 years, the last 6 years as Fire Chief. Willy's busy life was filled with many interests, including Ham Radio, the demolition derby car circuit, farming, tractor pulls, and working with Douglas County Emergency Management.

Willy was a devoted husband and father who will be remembered for his helpfulness, dedication, and sense of humor. He was deeply committed to serving his community. Friends and family acknowledged him as a "great man" and he will be missed dearly.

Willy is survived by his parents, Johnson and Nancy Shockley; his wife, Dianne Shockley; his brother, Randy Shockley; and his six daughters, Devin (David) Hardy, Rachel (Jeff) Hamm, Nicole (Albert) Neil, Casey (Branden Smith) Shockley, Morgan (Andrew Haney) Shockley-Haney, Darcey Summerville; one son, Casey Quigley; and grandchildren, Emberlynn Neil, Annaleigh Neil, Coralinne Neil, Josephine Hamm, Helaina Hamm, the Hardy twins, and Layla Quigley.

A Celebration of his life will be held at Lecompton Fire Department, 415 Boone St., Lecompton, KS, on February 24th, 2018, from 3 to 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, please offer your condolences and consider donations to the Lecompton Fire/EMS as it was a major component of Willy's life and memory.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Feb. 18, 2018.
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We're so sorry to hear of Willys passing. Our memories go back to growing up with his parents.

Janiece Scribner

February 25, 2018

So sorry to hear about this. I have known the Shockley family a long time. Hoping for the best for everyone involved.

mike stogsdill

February 24, 2018

So sorry for your loss. I ran into Willy a few years ago. We had a good laugh. It s good seeing people again you grew up with. Thoughts and prayers are with the family

Barbra Bartz

February 24, 2018

My sincere condolences and prayers to Shockley Family. I pray for peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit during this time of sorrow. I remember going in on a Saturday morning and going thru start papers with Willy. He was such a nice guy ~ and will certainly be missed by many of his friends at Hallmark Cards Production Center in Lawrence.

Lois Pachella

February 23, 2018

So sorry for your loss.

Bob Lindeen

February 22, 2018

Leo and I deeply grieve with all of the Shockley family for the irreplaceable loss of Willie. May you find peace. Eugenia Bryan

Eugenia Bryan

February 21, 2018

Known you for many years. Rest in peace.

Scott & Trina Jameson

February 20, 2018

Thoughts and prayers to the Shockley family.

Carol Wilcox

Carol Wilcox

February 20, 2018

So sorry to hear of Will's passing, I remember him from the ham club years ago. My thoughts are with the family.

Nancy Stump Grecian

February 19, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Shockley family. Willie had been a good neighbor of ours for many years. Now we have the pleasure of having his parents for neighbors. We have known the Shockley family for a great number of years. Please accept our condolences. Willie was a good man. Mike and Carol Cheek

Mike and Carol Cheek

February 19, 2018

My prayers go out to the Shockley family. Willie I enjoyed working with you. Rest in peace my friend.

Shannon Channel

February 19, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the Shockley family. Will was a great Ham Radio operator and the Trustee of our Club Radio Repeater. He was a ham's ham with unlimited knowledge about Amateur Radio. He will be missed. --Ken Blair KCGL

February 19, 2018

Randy and family...I was so sad to hear the news that Willy passed. We had so much fun in (Hallmark) packaging all those years ago. I can still see him throwing boxes for me. Please know that my heart is heavy for you and all Willy's family.
Wendy (Albertson) Traul

February 19, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and blessing to family.

De Anna Unfred

February 19, 2018

Thoughts and prayers to the family . RIP my friend

February 19, 2018

Chief Shockley was a friend and help to the Heritage Baptist Church. Every year he would come or he would send fireman to teach the boys and girls in Sunday School about fire safety. He was a blessing to be around and will be missed.

Scott Hanks

February 19, 2018

Sorry to hear of William's passing. Jim and Reta Ellis

February 19, 2018

My Thoughts and Prayers go to Willy's Family, to find peace and Comfort during this time of loss. I truly enjoyed working many years with Willy at Hallmark in Maintenance, and have many fond memories of Willy's unique humor and I will miss him greatly.

Kent Kummer

February 19, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Shockley family.

Mike and Jenny Leming

February 18, 2018

Praying for the entire Family. Will be missed by many people. He was the first to come when anyone need help.
Jim and Corky Kearney

Jim Kearney

February 18, 2018

Our deepest sympathy to the Shockley family on the loss of Willy. May you find comfort and peace in the memories you hold dear. Bob and Joyce Schaffer

Joyce Schaffer

February 18, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of the death of your son Will, Nancy. I can relate, and understand that is a very sad time for all of you. I was also told by W. that your sister and her spouse died recently too???? so sorry.

Joan Stevenson

February 18, 2018

Our condolences to the Shockley family - Kim (Crissler)Royle and Judy (Murray) Crissler

February 18, 2018

I express my condolences and prayers to the Shockley family. Willy was a sweet and lovable guy when I knew him. I am very sorry to hear of his loss. God needed another angel and he got a good one there

Lori Lyles-Pearson

February 18, 2018

Johnson and Nancy...so sorry for your loss. We went through this last year when we lost Craig who was 51, so know what you are experiencing. Warm Regards, Pete and Joan Anderson

February 18, 2018

The whole Shockley family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Cheryl Bell

February 18, 2018

Thoughts and prayers to all the Shockley family from his Lecompton FIRE/EMS family.

Chief we had some really good times and some really bad times both on the fire ground and in the office. But we were and will always remain friends, co-workers, and family members of the brotherhood/sisterhood of the fire service. Rest in peace brother and we will take it from here. Chief Riley

H Wayne Riley

February 18, 2018

For the Shockley family, we were saddend to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Ed & Margie Hackett

February 18, 2018

My heart goes out to the Shockley family. So sorry for your loss!!!

John Payne

February 18, 2018

So sorry for the Loss of Willy. My Prayers are with The Shockley Family during this difficult time. He will be missed deeply by his coworkers.

Karla Hadl-Peek

February 18, 2018

Morgan, very sorry to hear this sad news. Take care.

Mark Rockwell

February 18, 2018

Prayers going up for entire Shockley family. He will be missed,loved working with him over all these years. So sorry for your loss.

Sheri Holladay

February 18, 2018

You was a great guy and friend. We had some fun times. The one thing I'll remember most and loved about you Willie is you always told it how it was, whether you liked it or not! God Bless, R.I.P Willie!

Donna Bradley

February 18, 2018

So sorry to hear, prayers go out to your family.

Virginia Smith

February 18, 2018

Sincere condolences to the entire Shockley family. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Claudia and Dale Flory

Dale Flory

February 18, 2018

Well Chief we had some good times and some bad times, both on the fire ground and in the office too! But, in the end we were friends, co-workers, and part of a brotherhood/sisterhood that nobody can take from us. You will be missed. We will take it from here brother, rest in peace.

H Wayne Riley

February 18, 2018

So sorry for your loss

Mary Rogers

February 18, 2018

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