Harry R. Shirey, 87 SMYRNA - Harry R. Shirey, of Smyrna, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010, in the Delaware Veterans Home, Milford. He was 87. Mr. Shirey was born Sept. 28, 1922, in Harmony, Pa., the son of the late Harry S. and Tena Powell Shirey. He worked as a watchmaker for Sayers Jewelers in Smyrna for 30 years before retiring in 1981. Mr. Shirey was a United States Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and was a P.O.W. in Germany. For his distinguished service, Harry received a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Service Cross. Mr. Shirey was a member of V.F.W., Post #8801 in Clayton, where he served as part of the Honor Guard for several years. In 1960, he was recognized as the V.F.W. Commander of the Year. He also served in the Delaware Chapter #1 American Ex-P.O.W.s. He was a member of Harmony Lodge #13 AF&AM in Smyrna where he served as Chaplain for several years and was a Grand Lodge Honoree for his service to the lodge. Mr. Shirey's other memberships in the Masonic organization included the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, the St. Andrew Commander #2 K.T., the Adoniram Council #2, the Royal Arch Masons Kent Chapter #8 and the Kent and Sussex Scottish Rite Club. In addition, he was a 30 year volunteer of the Air Mobility Command Museum at the Dover Air Force Base. He was also a devoted member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Smyrna. Mr. Shirey is survived by his wife, Clare Petrak Shirey; three sons, David R. Shirey (Lynn) of New London, Pa., Craig A. Shirey (Becki) of Clayton, and H. Ray Shirey, Jr. (Maureen). of Downingtown, Pa.; a daughter, Patricia Pierson (Wayne) of Clayton; a brother, Lewis W. Shirey (Peg) of Poland, Ohio; five grandchildren, Aaron, Gina, Christopher, Stacy, and Carolyn; and two great-granddaughters, Meghan and Madison. Services will be Monday June 28, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street, Smyrna, where friends may call Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Masonic services will be at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Asbury United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 330 Smyrna, DE 19977. Letters of condolence may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.