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Shawn Pelle Dies at 38

Shawn Pelle, aka “Pellie,” of Glynn, passed away on March 27. He was 38 years old.

Shawn Pelle

He was preceded by his brother Shane Pelle and cousin, Esworth Elliot Jr.

He is survived by his parents, Sherill G. Pelle and Edward Wellington Pelle Sr.; sisters, Lariesha Browne, Lashawna Pelle; brothers, Edward Pelle Jr., Devon Pelle, Lamar Pelle, Ky-Mani Goodings, Ray-Hiem Felix, Angelo Pelle; nieces, Shae Pelle, Sophia Pelle; nephew, Elijah Pelle; great niece, Alayna Goodings; aunts, Joycelyn Gwendolyn Rhymer, Gleneth E. Elliot, Carol B. Samuel, Geraldine Weeks, Jacqueline Benjamin, Linda Romain, Nadine Jenkins, Delacy Thomas, Nilda Lopez, Dorothy Pelle, Carol Bannis; uncles, Allan Rhymer, Esworth W. Elliot, Vanny Bubby Benjamin Jr., Rupert Wingy Pelle, John Esso Pelle; sisters-in-law, Leidy Pelle, Susana Perez- Pelle; godchild, Joan Claxton; best friend, Tyla JnBaptiste; special friends, Ralph Pryce, Lloyd Ferdinand, Akim Luke, Derrick Felix, Matudi, Reynolds; cousins and other relatives, Jelani, Jayden, Daisha & Aiden Hall, Latoya William, Dominique William, Shameka & Sapphire Joseph, Caleed & Cadeem Phipps, Janai & Ajai Benjamin, Journie Young, Elwin Elliott, Michael Reynolds, Keyon Pelle, Pelle Family and Samuel Family, Brookes Family; precious friends and other relatives too numerous to mention.

Funeral service will be held on April 20, 2026, at James Memorial Chapel. Viewing begins at 10 am, with service at 11 am. Interment will be held at Kingshill Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

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