Alvis Lester Shelton

1930 - 2026

Alvis Lester Shelton, 95, of Stuart, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Stuart Hospital.  He was born on March 11, 1930, in Patrick County, Virginia to the late James Aubrey Shelton and Martha Clark Shelton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Versie Cannaday Shelton, his son, Kirk Shelton; and his sisters, Marie Stone, Gladys Fansler, Shirley Martin, and Mildred Sigmon; and his brothers Curtis Shelton and Melvin Shelton.  

Avis proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He was a member of Union Primitive Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a Deacon and dedicated worker throughout his life, he was a logger and owned and operated his own business with his brother, Melvin Shelton.

He is survived by his son, Danny Shelton (Darlene); five grandchildren: Jenna Comer, Ben Shelton, Patrick Shelton, Stephanie Shelton, and Danny Shelton II; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; a daughter in law, Tina Shelton; along with many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.

Alvis will be remembered for his strength, his service to his country, and his love for his family.

The family will receive friends on Monday, February 9, 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Bassett Funeral Service Chapel.  A funeral service will be held on Tuesday February 10, 2026, at 12:00pm at Bassett Funeral Service Chapel.  Interment will follow at Union Primitive Baptist Church.  

Online condolences may be expressed at www.bassettfuneralservice.com.
Bassett Funeral Service is honored to serve the Shelton family.