Alan Roy Shelly, age 81, of Circleville, WV, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at his home. He was born on January 28, 1942, in Livermore, CA, the son of the late Chili and Helen Imogene (Olsen) Shelly.

Mr. Shelly was a 1958 graduate of Livermore High School and was a member of the Russian Orthodox Church by faith. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley Campus, with a Masters Degree in Physics and a PHD in Economics. Alan traveled the world and became fluent in several languages. He had worked as a College Professor at Michigan State and the University of Colorado in Denver and later retired from the US Senate as an Economist.

Alan leaves behind to cherish his memory: a daughter, Roxane Waldron of Olympia, WA; a step daughter, Rebecca Shibley-Thomas (James) of Myrtle Beach, SC; 5 grandchildren, Jacob, Owen, Ryan, Miranda, August; a brother, Glenn Shelly (Eldene) of Heldsburg, CA; his closest friend and buddy, Tom Davis (Kim) of Franklin, WV; and a special friend, Cheryl Taylor (Robert) of Hedgesville, WV.

In honoring Mr. Shelly's wishes, his body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.