Official Obituary of
James Francis Shea
March 21, 1944 ~ December 21, 2025 (age 81) 81 Years Old
James Shea Obituary
James Francis Shea
1944 – 2025
James Francis “Jim” Shea, age 81, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, in Newton, Kansas. His family marks his passing and reflects on a long life that spanned many decades.
Jim is survived by his children, Stephanie S. Moulder (Benjamin) and Rod Shea; and his six grandchildren: Gauge, Lacie, Lauren, David, Clayton, and Elise. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Shea, whom he married in 1966 and lost in 2024, and his loving and supportive sisters Patricia Pennington and Nancy O’Hearn.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jim’s honor to Ellendale Baptist Church, earmarked for the “Benevolence Fund”, at 3861 Broadway Road, Bartlett, TN 38135 or ebcbartlett.org/giving.
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