Lamar Shelton

Lamar Shelton, age 94, of Kennesaw, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He was born in Greenville, GA (Meriwether County) on December 2, 1925 to the late John Douglas and Mae Roberts Shelton.

Loved by many, Lamar was a hero, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Lamar will be remembered as a gregarious, accepting and genuine person who loved his family deeply. He delighted in sharing our family stories. Serving proudly and honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II, he received several awards recognizing him for his service, including an American Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. Mr. Shelton was a long time member of Kennesaw United Methodist Church and was very involved in the church in his younger years, serving on the Board of Trustees. His career was spent with the railroad where he served as a yardmaster with the L and N and CXS railroads. For many years he supervised and directed every single train which arrived in Atlanta. He was lauded by peers for excellently managing the entire railroad operation in Atlanta. Lamar loved the outdoors and could often be found bird hunting and gardening. He loved his horses throughout the years and had the distinction of being the sole resident of Kennesaw allowed to still have horses on his property, much to the pleasure of the neighborhood children. He never met a stranger and could entertain everyone for hours with his story telling. Laughter was a huge part of his being. He was content to allow the “spotlight” to rest upon Ms. Rachel until her death in 2015; however, for the past five years he claimed that spotlight and was a true joy to all. Simply stated, Lamar was a good, honorable man who will be remembered by his family as being fiercely loyal and protective, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Lamar leaves behind him a legacy of love, of life-long friendships and many cherished memories.

Along with his parents, Lamar is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Rachel Scroggs Shelton; sisters. Ruth Fincher, Jonnie Shelton, Louise Lawrence; brother, Lewis Shelton. He is survived by his sons, Steve (Brenda) Shelton, Mickey (Amy) Shelton, David (Diane) Shelton; brothers, Harold (Barbara) Shelton, Joel (Linda) Shelton, Ronnie Shelton; sister-in-law, Elsie Shelton; grandchildren, Cory (Jennifer) Shelton, Chris Shelton(Matt Geren), Shannon (Doug) Dickens, Allison (Justin) Turney, Chase (Michell) Shelton, Anna (Josh) Whitener; eight great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family of Lamar Shelton welcomes friends for a visitation on Thursday, January 20, 2020 from 4PM until 8PM at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw, GA. He will lie in state on Friday, January 21, 2020 at 10 AM followed by a funeral service at 11 AM at Kennesaw United Methodist Church. He will be buried, following services, at Kennesaw City Cemetery.

Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain.