He is preceded in death by his parents, Ina Mae and T. H. Shelton and his brother, Paul Shelton.
He is survived by his sister Katie Sarno (Sam) and daughter Lauren Lowe (Michael). He also leaves behind grandchildren Shelton and Miller Lowe.
Joe lived most of his life in Memphis and worked for Boyle Investment within their Mid-America Construction division for over 30 years. He enjoyed baseball as a young man and always had a dog by his side. Joe was known as Papa Joe by his beloved grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Memphis and Shelby County Humane Society at 935 Farm Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38134 or at memphishumane.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Shelton family.
A private service will be held for family on Monday, May 23, 2022.