Craig Alan Shelley

Craig Alan Shelley, 59, of Durham, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2014. He was born oneeptember 12, 1954 in Binghamton, NY to Margaret B. Shelley and the late Donald V. Shelley. Craig was a graduate of N.C. State, but proudly displayed "Duke Blue". He worked for IBM for many years. He was an avid reader, sports fan, music fan and will be remembered for his sense of humor, deep faith and devotion to his wife. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Jeannette Fitch Shelley; brothers, Marc Shelley and Lee Debby Shelley; sister-in-law, Mary Charlie Connolly; brothers-in-law, James Kathy Fitch, Jr. and, Francis Paula Fitch; aunts, Kay Prytherch, and Marie Greene; nee nieces and nephews, twelve great nieces and nephews, several cousins and his best buddy "Suzie". A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, January 30, 11:00 a.m. at The Daily Chapel of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Durham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 902 Broad St, Durham, N.C. 27705, or Operation Smile Carolinas, 502 E. Cornwallis Drive, Suite L Greensboro, NC 27405. Online condolences may be shared at www.hallwynne.com. See Obituaries.