of Shirley, AR
October 30, 1943 - January 19, 2022
Emmett Dale Shull,78 of Shirley, Arkansas passed from this life surrounded by his loved ones on January 19, 2022. Dale, as he was known all his life, was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas to Emmett Wilkerson and Inez (Stark) Shull. Dale was raised in the Davis Special Community and attended Shirley public schools until he graduated in 1963.
After graduation Dale did some traveling out west to Arizona on a motorcycle. He returned to Arkansas where he began Barber school in Little Rock, after a brief apprenticeship in Wynne Arkansas, he returned to Shirley and established Dale's Barber Service where he continued business for 50+ years. Dale met Vallie Kay Treat in April 1968 and they were married in August of that year. They have 3 children: Eric Dale (Samantha) Shull of Shirley; Justin Wade (Melody) Shull of Vilonia; and a daughter Dana Kay (Adam) Eppes of Clinton. His children gave him 13 grandchildren: Danielle, Steven, Patience, Derrick, Brittney, Damieon, Riley, Braeden, Wayde, Jesse, Carter, M.J. and Jaxen.
Dale was a member of Shirley Church of Christ. Over his life he enjoyed serving his patrons of his Barbershop in Shirley. He raised cattle and farmed the land passed down to him from his grandparents which his children farm today. Dale enjoyed classic cars and could spot one a mile away. After retiring he enjoyed trips to surrounding communities with his wife and enjoying time with his children, grandchildren, and his faithful Border Collie, Heidi.
Visitation services are 1:00pm, Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Shirley Church of Christ in Shirley, Arkansas, funeral services will follow at 2:00pm. Interment will be at Davis Special Cemetery.
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27 Condolence(s)
Jack and Rosi Caldwell
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
our prayers go out to Kay and the rest of Dale's loved ones. He will be missed by many
Glenna West
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Vallie, I am so sad to hear about your loss. I am praying for comfort and peace dear friend. He must have been a very special man if he married someone as special as you.
Paul
Monday, January 24, 2022
Eric and family so sorry to hear about your dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laura Grimes
Monday, January 24, 2022
Dana & Family, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My prayers are with you all. May God give you all comfort & peace.
Paul, Candace and Ben Smith. Ben G. Hunt
Monday, January 24, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Dale was a great man and will be missed by many. You are all in our prayers.
Patsy Ward
Monday, January 24, 2022
Valley and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you will all miss him very much. Prayers for peace and comfort during this time.
Jewel Eady
Monday, January 24, 2022
My sympathy to the family. I know Dale will be missed. He was a good man in the community.
Mack and Linda
Monday, January 24, 2022
Our prayers are with your family Dale will be missed by all who knew him. He has already been missed since he retired he was a part of Shirley for so long it was a real adjustment when his shop closed for sickness then retirement.
Melissa (Bolden) Johnson
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Mrs. Kay, Eric and family,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead.
Dewey & Dana Bohannon
Sunday, January 23, 2022
We are very sad to hear of Dale’s passing. May the Lord comfort and give you strength. We love you guysðŸ™â™¥ï¸
Mike & Rhonda (Shull) Ragan
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Kay and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to watch those you love lose their good health and pass away. Thank goodness for the hope of a place where our loved ones will be forever free of worldly health problems. We will be praying for all of you as your heart breaks and praying good memories help with healing in years to come till you see him again. May God’s love surround all of you!
Janet Moore
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Kay, my prayers for you and the family over the loss of Dale. He was a good husband, Dad and granddad. Know you will miss him.
Lisa Mahler
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Kay, Eric, Sam, boys, and family, Dale was such a sweet man and I treasure the time we were kind of neighbors and he took my boys under his wing until Eric got two of them with him. Bobby always wanted Mr. Dale to cut his hair and wouldn't let anyone else do it. I know a big piece of your rock has left but what an angel you now have to watch over you. May you find comfort in God' s arms. We love your family and you are all in our thought and prayers.
Mike and Lisa Mahler, Bobby Kirkendoll, Ronnie Kirkendoll and Teddy Kirkendoll
J B Myers
Saturday, January 22, 2022
I remember seeing Dale at church on many occasions when I was young. My sympathy to the family for your loss.
Treva , Tristan and Dally Walker
Saturday, January 22, 2022
We love y’all very much, and wish we could be there for the family. Y’all will be in our prayers.â¤ï¸
KIM LOWRANCE
Saturday, January 22, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Dale's passing and hope that the sorrow felt by his loved ones is soon replaced with comfort. It is hoped that the memories made with Dale brighten the days ahead and bring a smile. Dale and I visited many hours at "the shop" while he cut and clipped away at the 'most challenging head of hair he ever did see'. It brings a smile when I think of the answers he gave to questions I would ask him. He was a very special person and will be missed, not forgotten.
Larry & Donna Carter
Friday, January 21, 2022
Sorry for your loss, Dale was a great person and will be missed.
Tania & Steven Vicknair
Friday, January 21, 2022
Our blessings and love to the Shull family. Mr. Dale was a wonderful man with a big heart and a warming smile. He will be missed.
Tania & Steven
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Johnny, Rose, Johnnyben, Traci and William.
Friday, January 21, 2022
We love and will miss Uncle Dale. We will help take care of Aunt Vallie. Rest in peace. Until we meet again.
Rebecca Johnson
Friday, January 21, 2022
So sorry for your loss, praying for the family. I never seen Mr Dale that he wasn’t smiling, he will be greatly missed.
David and Rebecca
Jenny and Dale Brown
Friday, January 21, 2022
From all of us at Lakewood Hills, we are so sorry for your loss. We consider Eric and his family an integral part of our family. We extend our deepest condolences to the Shull family.
Tracy Cooley
Friday, January 21, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. He was a very nice man and enjoyable to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Lisa Barnum
Friday, January 21, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you
Bonita S Worthing
Friday, January 21, 2022
With deep sympathy for Kay and all, Dale was a good man. He will be missed.
Mary Ann Conley
Friday, January 21, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of you loss. May God grant you all peace for the days ahead.
Don and Danna Hensley
Friday, January 21, 2022
So sorry for your loss loss, Dale was a wonderful blessing to all of his friends. Sending love and prayers to all of his family!
Shirley Johnson
Friday, January 21, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.