Lance Prentice Shelly, age 48, of Jasper, AL, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Lakewood MHC in Jasper, AL. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with graveside services and burial to follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Caledonia, MS. Pastor Roy Bush to officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the funeral service from 1:00pm until 2:00pm.
Pallbearers: Keegon Shelly, Tyshawn Graham, Eric Johnson, Kendall Smith, Fabian Shelly, Joshua Smith
Honorary Pallbearers: Taviron Shelly and Dante Butler
Lance was born on December 11, 1976 in Vero Beach, FL to Jerry Johnson and Deborah Shelly. He graduated from Lamar County High School. Lance loved the outdoors and his family. He was known as a very loving people-person, always wearing a bright smile on his face. Lance had a heart of gold. His beautiful and caring spirit will always be cherished and greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. Lance attended Prospect Independent and Shekinah Glory Church in Jasper, AL.
Survived By:
Parents: Jerry Johnson and Deborah Shelly, Vernon, AL
Brother: Dale Shelly, Millport, AL
Sister: LaToya Shelly, Vernon, AL
Uncle: Howard Shelly, Caledonia, MS
Aunts: Doris Shelly, Vernon, AL
Leslie Shelly, Vernon, AL
Helen Smith, Tuscaloosa, AL
Mary Jean Butler, Columbus, MS
Preceded In Death By:
Sister: Gloria Shinn
Uncle: Billy Ray Shelly
Grandparents: Willie James and Mary Shelly
