Graveside service for Mr. Luther R. Shelton, age 89 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Lincoln Cemetery with Rev. Kirk Smith officiating. Mr. Shelton passed away Monday afternoon at his residence.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Shelton was the son of the late John Robert and Allie Hobbs Shelton. Mr. Shelton was a veteran of the Army having served in WWII, worked for the Lincoln County Highway Department and was a member of the Lincoln Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mrs. Ernestine Trentham Shelton of Fayetteville, son Larry R. Shelton of Fayetteville, daughters Joy Branch and husband Reagor of Fayetteville, Patsy Shelton of Fayetteville, grandsons Mickey Branch and wife Sarah of Fayetteville, Ryan Shelton of Nashville, two step-grandsons Steve Branch and wife Yvonne, and Braden Simms, step- granddaughters Lyndsey Bertram and Angela Branch, sister Jeralene Gilley of Fayetteville, several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog Bea. He was preceded in death by brothers Oliver Shelton, Floyd Shelton, James Shelton and T.A. Shelton and step grandson Reagor Lee Branch.
Visitation with the family will be Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. Until 12:30 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations may be made to the Fayetteville/Lincoln County Animal Shelter.
7 Comments To "Luther R. Shelton"
#1 Comment By Steve, Yvonne and Angela Branch On November 13, 2012 @ 5:20 pm
Luther you will be missed, I always loved having Christmas with you! You were very dear to all of us.
#2 Comment By Floyd and Imogene Cartwright On November 13, 2012 @ 5:38 pm
Joy and family we are saddened to learn of the death of your dear dad. We will be thinking about you as you go through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you!!
God Bless,
Floyd and Imogene
#3 Comment By Peggy G. Bevels On November 13, 2012 @ 7:30 pm
To the Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss but I know that you all must have a wealth of wonderful memories to help sustain you during this difficult time.
May God Bless and Comfort You.
#4 Comment By Maple Ferguson On November 13, 2012 @ 8:47 pm
Wanda & Family,
So sorry for your loss! Know will miss him. I liked the mention of Bea, his dog. Too think your parents had so many years together. Such wonderful qualities they possessed to have such staying power. What memories. In our prayers
God Bless
#5 Comment By Donna Lewter On November 13, 2012 @ 9:40 pm
Joy,
I was so sorry to see that your Daddy had passed away. I wish you peace and lots of good memories.
Donna
#6 Comment By Diana McBay On November 14, 2012 @ 4:52 pm
Joy and family,
so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, my prayer for you is that beautiful memories of a life lived to its fullest linger with you each passing day…may God bring you peace to know that your father is in Heaven and lovingly watching down upon you all…God Bless…
#7 Comment By Amy Rebecca Parkinson On November 14, 2012 @ 5:42 pm
Dear Shelton Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Luther passing away. May God bring you peace through this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
Much Love,
Douglas, Amy, Oliver and Eli