Brian Allen Shell

Brian Allen Shell 47, of Pevely, was called home August 19, 2025.

He was born in St. Louis, MO on September 24, 1977 to the late Bobby Shell Jr. and Shirley Shell. He was raised in south St. Louis, before he moved to Jefferson County. Brian married Sheena White in 1995, they have three children and four grandchildren.

Brian worked in landscaping, building retaining walls, cutting grass and trimming trees for 32 years. He was a loyal St. Louis Cardinals fan since childhood. Brian loved all sports, but his talent and passion for playing foosball and pool was undeniable to anyone who knew him. The first time he played in The World Championship of foosball, in 1993, he won first place in the 17 & under division. Throughout the years, Brian won many other tournaments, leagues, jackets, trophies and plaques in both foosball and pool. 

Preceding him in death, are his Mother, Shirley (Adams) Engle; his Father, Bobby Shell Jr.; and his brother, Bobby Shell III. 

Brian was a devoted husband, and loved his family deeply. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sheena Shell; two daughters, Brittani Shell (Darryl Barnett); Brianna (Dalton) Kipper; one son, Brian Shell Jr.; four grandchildren, Phoenix Shell, Darryl Barnett Jr., Divina Barnett, and Ollivander Kipper; one sister, Karen (Tim) Auer; six nieces, Kristin, Amber, Alyssa, Kortni, Melani, and Savannah; three nephews, Bobby IV, Edward, and Samuel; several cousins and many friends that feel like family. 

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