James M. Shirky of Roanoke, VA, died July 24, 2022. He was born Feb. 20, 1933, to Henry Clay Shirky and Noreen Leyda Shirky in Norborne, MO. He graduated from Richmond (MO) High School, the University of Missouri, and UCLA. He taught Humanities at Stephens College for 36 years. 

He married Martha Hill of Richmond, MO on Sept. 21, 1957. He is survived by his wife; children, Clay (Almaz Zelleke) and Anne Travers (Andrew); and four grandchildren.  

Memorial donations may go to the James M. Shirky Scholarship, Stephens College, 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65215.