Mr. Shelton, a lifelong resident of Wilkes County was an employee of Sherrer's Store, Rayle. He was also a firefighter for the Rayle and Washington Fire Departments, and a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church.
Survivors:
Wife: Jennifer Sherrer Shelton
Mother: Catherine Fender
Father and step mother: Ray and Jackie Shelton
Brothers: Charles Shelton, Nicholas Shelton and Levi Shelton
Sister: Martha Shelton
In- laws: Mr & Mrs Brent Sherrer and Mr & Mrs Vincent Price
Brother-in-law: Will Price
Firefighters of the Rayle and Washington Fire Departments will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.