Background
Shelley, William Paul was born on December 3, 1914 in Telogia, Florida, United States. Son of William Paul Senior and Pauline (Lavender) Shelley.
Shelley, William Paul was born on December 3, 1914 in Telogia, Florida, United States. Son of William Paul Senior and Pauline (Lavender) Shelley.
Bachelor of Business Administration, U. Florida, 1937; Juris Doctor, U. Florida, 1939.
Private practice,, Tallahassee, 1939-1942, 53-; administrative assistant, Senator Spessard L. Holland, Washington, 1946-1953; president, Shelley Properties, Inc., Tallahassee, since 1959.
Member, secretary Florida State Racing Committee, 1941-1942. Member U. Florida Gator Boosters, Florida S{tate U. Seminole Boosters. Served with United States Army, 1942-1946, PTO, lieutenant colonel United States Army Reserve, retired.
Member American Bar Association, Florida Bar (50 Year member 1989), American Judicature Society, Reserve Officers Association United States (life), Florida Sheriff's Association (honorary life), Florida Forestry Association, Tallahassee Area Chamber of Commerce (president 1964, trustee 79), American Legion, U. Florida National Alumni Association (executive county since 1953, president 1957-1958, president county), U. Florida Law Center Association (life), Capital City Country Club, Florida State University President's Club, Elks, Kiwanis, Blue Key, Phi Delta Phi, Alpha Tau Omega.
Married Erin Clark, November 23, 1948.