Paul William Shirley, 83, of Dahlonega, died Dec. 23, 2017. Born Feb. 2, 1934 to the late Talley and Allie Shirley in Atlanta, Mr. Shirley had been a resident of Dahlonega for the last 45 years. Paul was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Dahlonega Ward and the American Legion. He was a graduate of Faith Grammar School, Murphy Junior High School and Roosevelt High School in Atlanta.