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James Shelton Obituary

James Ray Shelton, Sr.

Hattiesburg, MS

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at Oak Grove United Methodist Church for Mr. James Ray Shelton, Sr., 69, of the Oak Grove Community, who died, Sunday, April 6, 2014 at his residence.

Interment will be in Ladner Muckelrath Cemetery.

Mr. Shelton was a retired brick mason, a life long member of the Oak Grove Untied Methodist Church and past member of the Elks Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Shelton and Myrtice Ladner Shelton, an infant son, John Louis Shelton, a nephew, Monty Lott and a great nephew, Jace Carpenter.

Mr. Shelton is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rebecca McIlwain Shelton of the Oak Grove Community; a son, James Ray Shelton, Jr. (Leigh) of the Oak Grove Community; a daughter, Kimberly Alexine Shelton of Sumrall, MS; four sisters, Nellie Shelton Lott, MJ Cain-Berry, Judy Shelton and Barbara Shelton Pouncey, all of the Oak Grove Community; two brothers, Joe Shelton III and Jack W. Shelton, both of the Oak Grove Community; two granddaughters, Rayleigh Grace Shelton, Tiffany Davis and a grandson, Cody Davis, all of the Oak Grove Community.

Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Oak Grove Untied Methodist Church.

A special thank you from the family to Camellia Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oak Grove United Methodist Church in James's memory.

Published by Hattiesburg American on Apr. 8, 2014.
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My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

April 22, 2014

So many years have passed since I last saw either of you. I just wanted to express my sympathy and the love I have always had for my Oak Grove cousins whose home was my favorite place to spend time in the summer. Becky, I also have fond memories of your dad. Hold on to your memories until you meet again. God Bless.
Bessie Lee

April 15, 2014

Becky and Family,so sorry to hear the news. I did not know about it until today. He was such a sweet person, I will be remembering all of you in my prayers.

Frances Downing

April 11, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

April 11, 2014

M.J., Praying for comfort, peace and understanding in these and the many days ahead.

Michael Bennett

April 9, 2014

i pray for comfort and peace for you and your family. Cherish the sweet memories and let the love of God wash away the pain.

Jimmy and Carolyn Martin

April 9, 2014

Becky:
May GOD be with Jimmy and may he be at peace.
Jimmy was a good friend and I am glad I got to see him at the reunion last year.
May he rest in peace.
Larry Downing
Baker, LA

April 8, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have two special guardian angels to watch over you. Your infant son John and Jimmy. May your loved one rest in the arms of Jesus. I love you Becky. Linda Lofton Burnham

April 8, 2014

Becky and Family: I am so very sorry for the loss of Jimmy. All of you are in my prayers. Love, Carolyn Campbell

April 8, 2014

I will miss you and remember you and your family.

JT Stuart

April 8, 2014

May God rest your soul. Thank you for your love and kindness.

Jimmy Carpenter

April 8, 2014

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