James Gary Shirley

Mr. James Gary Shirley, age 55, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022. He was born in Roswell, Georgia on May 17, 1967 to the late William Paul Shirley and the late Anne Patterson Shirley. James will forever be remembered as a man who was loving, caring, hard working and a man that loved nothing more than helping someone in need. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, William Michael Shirley. 

He is survived by his loving spouse, Margaret Palmer of Dahlonega; stepsons Bryan Palmer and Jeremy Palmer both of Dahlonega; sisters Paula (Bill) Wright of Missoula, MT and Lynn Sutton of Cleveland; special niece Sandra Lynn Anderson of Cleveland; grandchildren Braxten, Ellarie and Declan;  numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives also survive. 

To share a memory or a condolence with the family, visit Mr. Shirley's online guestbook at andersonunderwood.com.

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Highway 19 North, Dahlonega, GA 30533.