OBITUARY
Thomas Carlton Shelton
April 18, 1956 – January 11, 2013
Dr. Thomas Carlton Shelton Jr. of Rockwell, went home to be with his Lord on Friday January 11, 2013 at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Born on April 18, 1956 in Rockingham County, he was the son of the late Thomas Carlton Shelton Sr.and Maureen Lewellyn Shelton. Dr. Shelton was educated in the Rockingham Schools and served his country in the US Army. He was a a member of Sloan Lake Community Church, where he was the assistant pastor. He worked for over 25 years as a respiratory therapist for Rowan Regional Medical Center. He enjoyed playing chess and golf, visiting with his friends and taking trips to the mountains. Those left to cherish his memory is his wife of 38 years Hope Gentry Shelton, daughter Joy Shelton of Rockwell, Mandi Idries (Khaled) of Woodleaf, and sons, Thomas Jared Shelton of Rockwell, Matthew Shelton (Jessica) of Kannapolis and Brett Carlton Shelton (Rachel) of Salisbury. He is also survived by 9 much loved grandchildren and 4 sisters.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 til 11:00 at Linn Honeycutt Funeral Home in China Grove with funeral at 11:00 also at the funeral home with Rev. Zach Sizemore, minister. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 11454 Alexandria, Va. 22312. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com
Services
- Visitation Wednesday, January 16, 2013
- Funeral Wednesday, January 16, 2013
REMEMBERING
Thomas Carlton Shelton
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RECEIVE UPDATESMargie Ellington
January 18, 2013
Hope, I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. It was a pleasure knowing Tommy and being his friend. He will be missed. Class of 1974
Tim Middleton
January 17, 2013
To Hope and the entire family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Tommy. He was a great friend during our years at Bethany High.His words of wisdom at graduation will not be forgotten.I will be praying for everyone as you go through the difficult days ahead.
Tim Middleton (Class of '74)
Rodney Moore
January 16, 2013
Bro. Tom was a wonderful man. You will be missed always in our hearts. Hope I love you!!!
Jesse & Deb Rorie
January 16, 2013
Tom, for the short time we got to know you, you brought a shining light into our lives with you sense of humor and your love for the lord!!
Robbin Gentry Martin
January 16, 2013
Hope & Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I'm so glad we got the chance to see Tom at Christmas. Dad and I plan to attend on Wednesday.
Jay & Deb Wiest
January 16, 2013
Hope and Family - Our deepest sympathy, love and prayers. Tom was the first one to welcome us into the Sloan Lake family and helped lead me closer to the Lord. I know God himself was standing at the Pearly Gates waiting to welcome Tom home.
January 16, 2013
God bless you all in the time of your loss,love u all Steve
Joe Stewart
January 15, 2013
My deepest sympathy in the passing of Tommy, prayers for the family in their loss, God Bless!
Mike & Pat Harrington
January 15, 2013
No more gentle man ever lived. Meeting and becoming friends with Pastor Tom is a pleasure I will not forget. Both Patricia and I feel the weight of your emptiness, yet we sorrow not for Tom. His is place is solid and we know that God will one day permit us all to see Tom's smiling face, feel his loving embrace and share the joy of eternal life..
Billy and Jolene Hodges
January 15, 2013
Bless this precious family during this difficult time. We are praying that God comforts this family now and always!
Robert & Crystal Pope
January 15, 2013
Pastor Tom was one of the most caring, honest & loving people we have ever known. He will be missed a great deal, it is comforting to know that he is with our heavenly father now, No more pain, no more worries.
Hope, we pray that God gives you & your family all the strength you need.
You are in our prayers.
We Love you!
January 15, 2013
Tom, You where like a big brother to me. I love you and your family. You will forever be in my heart. My prayers to my sister Hope and The Shelton family. It gives me comfort to know that I will see you again. Love Patricia
John and Linda Ganus
January 15, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May God hold you and yours Ms Hope in his arms and uplift you during this time of great loss, but Heaven got a little sweeter with Pastor Tom in it.
Terresa B. Cobb
January 15, 2013
Tommy, you were a great friend to all who knew you, you will be missed by friends from the past and present. Hope, I only got to meet you once at the reunion but realized real fast that you were special too. My sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. Class of '74
January 15, 2013
Hope I am so sorry for your loss. We are going to try to see you Wed. If I can do anything besides praying for you and the family let us know..Joan & Pete
Karen Wilkinson
January 15, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Tommy was a wonderful person. I will be praying for God to comfort you all during this sad time.
Donna Fleeman
January 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time,I pray that God wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort.
January 15, 2013
Hope, we were so sorry to hear about Thomas....if you need anything please let us know. You and your family are in our prayers.
Virgle & Laura Gentry
Jennie Miller
January 15, 2013
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I know he is resting in the arms of our Lord. I worked for many years with Tom at RRMC.
Mike Moore
January 15, 2013
Tommy was my closest friend during our time at Bethany High School. This friendship has lasted ever since. Even though I had 3 brothers and 6 sisters, I consider him as one of the family. We played together, studied for exams together and even planned our future together. We both enlisted in the Army at the same time. It was such a joy to see him at our class reunion in 2009 and to relive some of times we shared. My thoughts are with his family and his precious wife, Hope. Knowing that some day we will be united together in Heaven, for Tommy was a faithful Christian and not ashame of the gospel. We had spent many hours talking about our faith in the Lord. In fact, that was what brought us together in school those many years ago. So here's to you my friend. We will meet in Glory. Truly it's been said that old friends are the BEST.
Mike Moore
January 14, 2013
going to be missed by all the old teenagers at stokesdale baptist church. patti page duncan
robbie pickrel
January 14, 2013
keeping you in my thoughts and prayers love you Robbie
Kyna puckett
January 14, 2013
Pastor Tom will be alots he was there when i lost my grandparents now he is up there with them now.
Jennifer Robinson
January 14, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I am so thankful to have re-connected with you all. You are such a wonderful family.
Dr. Zack Sizemore
January 14, 2013
Bro.Tom was a great friend and brother. I have never had a more loyal buddy or staff pastor. He affected so many people. Only eternity will reveal all the impact he made in the lives of others. My joy for him is mixed with my pain, but grace will hep us all.
Debra Robertson
January 14, 2013
Went to school with him great guy,Thinking of the family at this time of sorrow.
Doris Brewer
January 14, 2013
Hope, you and Tommy were such a wonderful story of love. I'm so glad to have had you both in my life. What a true blessing you guys have been in my life. Love you.
Kathy Hopkins
January 14, 2013
Out thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. It was so good to see you guys at our last reunion. Bethany School Class of 1974 Kathy Tickle Hopkins
January 14, 2013
We loved Pastor Tom and will miss him greatly. Lifting the family up in prayer.
The Vance Family
Brenda Bethea
January 14, 2013
To the family: May your memories see you through this time of sorrow. Tom was such a kind and caring person to everyone he met. He will be missed. Prayers are being sent your way.
Jay Leonard
January 14, 2013
To my friend,
You will be greatly missed by all who loved you . I will always cherish your friendship and the way you always saw GOD in every situation good or bad. You will be missed here but heaven got a great asset!
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