Ted Jennings Shelley

Ted Jennings Shelley was born May 27, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio. He was the son of Pearl (Childress) Shelley. He attended Whitley County Schools in Williamsburg, Kentucky, graduating with the class of 1978.

In 1978 in Savannah, Georgia Ted married the loved of his love, the former Melinda Luca and together the couple was blessed with the birth of one daughter and two sons. To provide for his family he worked for several years as a supervisor at Superior Bumpers.

Ted was an avid sports fan, not only did her enjoy watching sports but he also coached for many years. He enjoyed rooting for the Kentucky Wildcat Basketball team and because he loved the State of Alabama, he always rooted for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. His coaching career expanded over many years. He coached the Newberry Hornets Little League baseball team, the Ravens Junior High baseball team and the South Toledo Bears Junior High football team from 1991 to 2010.

When Ted wasn’t coaching from sidelines or rooting on his favorite team he enjoyed watching the show “Power”, an American crime drama series. He loved the savory flavors of a good bacon cheeseburger and fried chicken.

Ted was a very loving and devoted husband and father who cherished the times he spent with his family and grandchildren.

Ted Jennings Shelley, age 71 of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at home in the comfort of his family and under the care of Hospice of Northwest Ohio. His passing was preceded by his mother; Pearl Shelley.

To cherish his memory he leaves his loving wife of forty eight years; Melinda Shelley; one daughter, Melissa Shelley and two sons; Sean and Ted Shelley.; One sister; Sheila Shelley; eight grandchildren; Sean Jr., Trey, Savannah, Ted jr., Brailyn, Bryson and Michael Norwalk; two great granddaughters; Madison and Angel and three nieces; Angie, Andrew and Amanda.

No public services are planned at this time. Per his wishes cremation has taken place. His arrangements were entrusted to Sunrise Cremations and Funerals, the Ray Neville Chapel, 7438 Airport Highway, Holland, Ohio 43528.