Our beloved father, Theodore Wesley Shelton Sr. departed this life, at the age of 79, on January 24, 2023, after prolonged disability and illness. While we will miss him dearly, he suffers no more, and is now at peace.
Ted, as he was affectionately known as, was born in Cleveland Ohio on August 31, 1943 to Thomas P Shelton and Alma O Green (both deceased). He was the youngest of three brothers, Ronald (Pompy), and Clarence (Pete). Pete, as well as two of his three wives, Mae Daniels and Joyce Shelton, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his first wife: Lillian Jones; children, Julia Travis (Torrin), Bonnie Carter (Michael), Theodore Shelton Jr (Diannia), Shelle Towns (Christopher), and Anwar Shelton; grandchildren, Torrin II, Julian, Brandon, Olivia, Shelby, Nyla, Nevaeh, Christin, and Christopher Jr.; aunt Bernice Duvall and cousin Deena Duvall.
Ted was a proud graduate of East Technical High School (class of 1962). He had a lifelong passion for painting, watercolors in particular. He loved fishing at Lake Erie. He loved basketball, especially the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also loved music and singing. The Stylistics, Chi-Lites and Temptations were his favorites. In the 1970’s, he and friends Carl, Richard and Dicky formed a singing group of their own, called The Friendly Brothers.
Ted worked in the printing industry for a number of years, until suffering a massive stroke in 1992.
The family wishes to acknowledge the loving care he received for many years at Judson Park. We will be forever grateful to the entire Judson Team. As he would often say in thanks to you all, “Good Girl” and “Good Man”! We hope he will be remembered for the many hours he spent in the Art Therapy Studio, where he continued his love of painting watercolors, some of which lovingly adorn the walls in the homes of his children and grandchildren.
A portion of his ashes will be scattered at Lake Erie, and the rest buried next to his beloved mother and brother at Lake View Cemetery.
Gone, but never forgotten. Rest in peace Dad. We will miss you!!
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cummingsanddavisfh.com for the Shelton family.
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