Shelton’s parents were cotton farmers in West Texas and he left as soon as he could as farming was not for him. He went from working on a seismic crew to later joining the Air Force during the Korean War. He spent 4 years stationed at Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio. After being discharged, he used the GI Bill to obtain a bachelor's degree in business at the University of Texas where he graduated in 1958. He then went to work for the Federal Home Loan Bank Board as an examiner where he ended up in Houston. He eventually moved back to Austin where he got into the real estate business as a broker. After the passing of his wife Terri in 2018, he moved to Georgetown to be closer to his middle son Clayton and his wife Maggie.
Also known as “Smiley Miles” and “Paw Paw”, Shelton Cared deeply about his friends and relatives. He always asked for a story about someone and never forgot to send a birthday card. His family will never forget the games of dominoes played, Thanksgivings hosted, and how he proudly adorned his home with photographs of his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and late wife Terri as well as artwork by his youngest son, Shelly.
Shelton will be dearly missed by his brother Allan; three sons – Terry Miles, Clayton Miles and wife Maggie, and Shelton (Shelly) Miles; three grandchildren – Meredith Jennings and husband Gage, Andy Miles and wife Christine, Chase Miles and wife Sarah; seven great-grandchildren – Carter, Colton, Kylee, Michael, Logan, Miles, and Chance; sister-in-law Debbie; daughter-in-law Janice; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made in Shelton’s honor to the Wounded Warrior Project, support.woundedwarriorproject.org
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 8th from 6-7PM at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home located at 6300 W William Cannon Dr. in Austin, Texas.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, February 10th at 10AM at Davis Greenlawn Funeral Chapels and Cemeteries located at 3900 B F Terry Blvd in Rosenberg, Texas.
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