Thomas Lee (William Lee) Shell, age 68, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Thomas was born on July 19, 1948 to his parents the late Jim Harmon and Elsie Holbrook Harmon. He was the husband of Connie Faganeno Shell, a retired coal miner, and a believer of the Church of God Faith. Along with his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by one daughter, Delora Shell. Along with his wife, Thomas is survived by one daughter, Patricia (Paul) Woods, one step son, James David Bentley, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and a host of loving family and friends. Visitation will be Friday at 6p.m. at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Church services will be Friday and Saturday at 7p.m. The funeral will be Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 1p.m. at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Annie E. Young Cemetery.