Wilmer Ralph "Wimp" Shirer, 98, of Adamsville, Ohio died Sunday afternoon, December 18, 2011 at Adams Lane Care Center, Zanesville, Ohio.
Born March 13, 1913 in Zanesville he was the son of the late Wilmer Joseph and Ina Mae (Gardner) Shirer. Mr. Shirer was an Army veteran and served during World War II along with five of his brothers. He was a retired employee of Armco Steel of Zanesville and a member of the Washington Township Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and golfing.
Surviving is one son, Homer Ralph Shirer of Adamsville; one step-son, Donald A. (Betty) Radcliffe of Adamsville; two brothers, Billie Jay Shirer and Thomas J. Shirer, both of Zanesville; one sister, Alice Ruth Shirer of Zanesville; eight grandchildren, Penny Sheppard, Ralph R. Shirer, Donna Thompson, Keith Radcliffe, James Radcliffe, Billy Radcliffe, Larry Radcliffe and Carol Addis; eighteen great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice B. (Vensil) Shirer whom he married April 19, 1936 and who died January 22, 1999; a step-son, Delbert P. Radcliffe; four brothers, Rolland, Howard, Rubert and Carl Shirer; three sisters, Minnie Shirer, Mary Elizabeth Shirer and Betty Jane Ardrey and two grandchildren, Jerry and Terry Radcliffe.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the Adamsville Community Center in Adamsville.
Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Adamsville Community Center with Rev. Christopher Riggs and Rev. Phillip Walker officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Adamsville.