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It is with great regret and
sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our classmate, Warren Shull, on
November 18, 2024, in Jonesboro, AR.
Warren is survived by his
wife, Martie; their daughter, Mary Keeter, and her husband, John; their
daughter, Molli Beaverstock, and her husband, Drew; and their grandchildren,
Alex Keeter, Molly Keeter, and Mac Beaverstock.
There will be a Rosary at
6:30 pm followed by visitation on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Blessed
Sacrament Catholic Church, 1107 E Highland Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
The funeral Mass will be
held at 10:00 am on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic
Church.
Interment at Blessed
Sacrament Columbarium will follow at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to
Marti at 2202 Morningside Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72404-8045.
In lieu of flowers, the
family has requested that donations in Warren’s memory be sent to Blessed
Sacrament School Endowment Fund, 1105 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro, AR
72401 or Kiwanis Club of Jonesboro, P.O. Box 17233, Jonesboro, AR 72403.
Well done, Warren. Be
thou at peace.
Remembrances:
Class Memorial Pages/I-1 Warrent Shull.pdf
Obituaries:
Warren Bellamy Shull
February 18, 1938 - November 18, 2024
 Warren Bellamy Shull, 86, of Jonesboro passed from this life on November 18,
2024, surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Leilani Waldo Shull
and Virginia Josephine Williams on February 18, 1938, in Santa Barbara,
California. He grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Hollywood High
School in 1956 where he earned an appointment at West Point Military
Academy. In 1961, upon graduation, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in
the U.S. Air Force. While attending West Point, Warren met the love of his
life – Martie – on a blind date and they married on January 27, 1962, in
Springfield, Ohio. Their union (and the Air Force) would take them around
the world giving them the opportunities to live in the United States,
Europe, and Asia. They embraced each country, duty station, and culture
wherever they lived. They never met a stranger and some of their dearest
friendships were started at one of their assignments.
Warren was a man of honor and integrity who proudly served his country for
23 years as an officer in the U.S. Air Force before retiring in 1984 from
active duty as a Lt. Colonel. During his military career, he served five
years as a Personnel Programs Officer, eight years as a Missile Launch
Officer, six years as an Education & Training Staff Officer, and lastly,
three years as Director of Personnel Management. Warren was awarded the
Meritorious Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster, Air Force
Commendation Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster, Small Arms Expert
Marksmanship ribbon, Combat Readiness Medal, Air Force Longevity Service
Award ribbon with one silver oak leaf cluster, National Defense Service
Medal, Air Force Overseas Long Tour ribbon with one oak leaf cluster, and
the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. While on active duty, Warren received
a Master’s degree in Political Science from Temple University in 1970, MBA
from University of Montana in 1971, his PhD from Bowling Green State
University in 1975, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from University of
Maryland in 1990. Upon retiring from active duty, Warren worked for the
University of Maryland – European Division from 1984-1992 and University of
Maryland – Asian Division in Japan from 1992-1994. After returning to the
U.S., Warren taught at Black River Technical College and Arkansas State
University as an Adjunct Professor.
In 1995, Warren moved to Jonesboro and began working as a CPA for Jones &
Company Ltd. In 2004, he became the Business Manager for the Olivetan
Benedictine Sisters at Holy Angels Convent before officially retiring in
2018. Giving back to the community was important to Warren and he graciously
volunteered his time by serving. He was a member of the Arkansas Society of
Certified Public Accountants and served on numerous committees. From
1997-2003, he was a member of the Accounting Principles & Auditing
committee; 1999-2003, Administrative Issues Task Force; 1999-2002,
Membership Services Task Force; 2001-2003, Legislative committee; 2005-2019,
Continuing Professional Education and served as Chairman of the Committee
from 2008-2010; and 2005-2018, Professional Ethics Committee and served as
Chairman from 2014-2015. Warren was an active member of Kiwanis Club of
Jonesboro and served as President from 2008-2009. He actively and faithfully
participated in the annual Pop Stricklin Pancake Day Breakfast as a pancake
flipper or drink server. In 1995, Warren participated in the Dinosaurs’ Rule
Committee, an exhibit sponsored by ASU Museum Advisory Council as well as
the Lights on the Ridge Committee in 1996 sponsored by the Greater Jonesboro
Chamber of Commerce. Warren also served on the St. Bernard’s Governing Board
and Craighead County Community Foundation.
Warren was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where he
proudly served for many years on the Finance Council, Fall Festival Finance
Committee, and Blessed Sacrament School Endowment Board.
One of Warren’s greatest enjoyments was spending time with family and
friends. Having a vodka tonic or glass of red wine with one of Martie's
amazing meals, along with stories and laughter, was the perfect way to
create memories. Warren also loved to travel, read, play card games, do
sudoku puzzles, and keep sports scores. Having grown up in Los Angeles,
Warren was a die-hard Dodgers fan.
Warren is survived by the love of his life for 62 wonderful years, Martha
Irene (Smith) Shull of Jonesboro, Arkansas; daughters, Mary “Kitty” Keeter
(John Mark) of Georgetown, Texas, and Molli Beaverstock (Drew) of Jonesboro,
Arkansas, and 3 beloved grandchildren whom he adored: Alex Keeter of
Georgetown, Texas; Molly Keeter of Sterling, Virginia; and, Mac Beaverstock
of Jonesboro, Arkansas. He is also survived by a very dear son by affection,
Enzo Carrera Pizzal of Sacile, Italy, and his son, Francesco Pizzal, of
Milan, Italy as well as his god-daughter, Isabella Jones, of Jonesboro,
Arkansas.
There will be a Rosary at 6:30 pm followed by a visitation on Thursday,
November 21st, 2024 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The funeral Mass
will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Blessed Sacrament
Catholic Church with Msgr. Scott Friend officiating. Interment at Blessed
Sacrament Columbarium will follow at a later date.
For lasting memorials, please consider Blessed Sacrament School Endowment
Fund, 1105 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401 or Kiwanis Club of
Jonesboro, P.O. Box 17233, Jonesboro, AR 72403.
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