Thomas Shelton

Thomas S. Shelton, 81, of Decatur, passed away at home on November 1, 2017 with his wife of 59 years Carolyn at his side. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a lifelong North Alabama resident and retired from Frehauf Corp. Mr. Shelton was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a Mason, and a member of Aluminum Workers International. He loved country music and travel.

Mr. Shelton is preceded in death by his parents, Scebe Shelton and Lettie Shankle Shelton; one granddaughter, Jessica Evans; one great-great grandson, Alan Shelton II; brothers, Guy Shelton, Edward Shelton, Felton Shelton, Otto Shelton, Ward Shelton, Barney Shelton, and Ben Shelton; sisters, Nona Tucker, Ola May Shelton, Madgie Shelton, and Velma Shelton.

Mr. Shelton is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Shelton; children, Donnie Shelton (Shelly), Alan Shelton, Kathleen Davis (Stephen), and Robert Shelton; grandchildren, Kristi Shelton, Amanda Elkins (Dan), Stacy Shelton, Nicholas Terry ( Kayla), Darrell Shelton (Bethany), and Brittney Shelton; great-grandchildren, Logan Narmore, Spencer Sharpley, Baylee Sharpley, Houston Livingston, Maddox Elkins, Olivia Hollin, Isaiah Hollin, Jeremiah Hollin, Saraphina Petty, McKinley Terry, and Reagan Terry.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at 3:00 pm at Roselawn Funeral Home with Anthony Ford officiating. A visitation service will be Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 1:00 pm to 3:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.