Mairty "Mel" Lloyd Shockley II, passed away peacefully in his home on December 29, 2023.  He was surrounded by his loved ones.

Mel was born July 26, 1943, at Oklahoma City, OK, to Mairty Lloyd Shockley and Blanche Shockley.  He grew up in Norman, OK, until he graduated and joined the Marine Corp. at 18.  He served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart, Silver Star and several other medals for the heroic service he gave.  He served as a police officer in Routt County, CO for 17 years before moving to Las Vegas, NV.  He worked security for Circus Circus where he met his beautiful wife and love of his life, Mary Shockley.  They were married in March of 1987 and welcomed their wonderful daughter, Jessica in September of the same year.  The next several years were spent in Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and California. In 2001, they moved back to CO where he was the chief engineer for the Stanley Hotel until his retirement.  In 2011, Mel and Mary moved to Branson, MO and their daughter and grandchildren followed two years later.  He lived out the rest of his days spending time with his family doing the things he loved.

Mel is preceded in death by both his parents, Mairty and Blanche Shockley, both in-laws, John and Judy Kendall, a brother in law, Johnny Kendall, his sisters, Donna Shockley-Legate, and Gloria Shockley- Avery

He is survived by his wife, Mary, son Phil and daughter in law, Julia, daughter, Jessica and son in law, Adam, 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 5 brother and sister in laws, 17 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Kimberling City, MO.  A service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the Stumpff Funeral Chapel.  Burial will follow in the Blue Eye Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Marine Corp. Heritage Museum.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.