Jack Shelby

Jack Shelby, 74, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

He was born on October 5th, 1951 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Heath Brooke Shelby. He went to Technical School with the United States Navy while serving his country for the USN.

Jack worked as a TV Repairman with his own business "Shelby's TV Repair" in Las Vegas, NV. He enjoyed repairing electronics equipment before he retired in 2005. He also worked as an agent for NOS Communications in one of their local call centers in Las Vegas, NV.

He had a passion for studying wildlife, primarily reptiles. For many years, he would search for them in the swamps of Louisiana before moving to Las Vegas, NV, and would study them in the surrounding area deserts.

Jack was a lifelong fan of the New Orleans Saints. He also enjoyed pro wrestling, classic Western TV Shows, and retro video games as well.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Heath Brooke Shelby.

Jack is survived by his son, Andrew Shelby; daughter, Anna Banks; sisters, Koleen Underwood and Barbara Shelby Plunkett; brother, Bobby Shelby; grandson, Justice Lanoue; and nephew, Christopher Shelby.

No services will be held.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Jack Shelby.