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ROBERT SHELTON Obituary

ROBERT J. SHELTON, 63, passed away Saturday, Feb . 13, 2016, at I.U. Medical Center in Indianapolis in the comfort of his family. He was a graduate of North Side High School. Surviving are his daughter, Roshonda Shelton; son, Robert Jackson; brother, Larry Shelton (Yvonne); sister, Julia (Fredrick) Pennington; fianc‚e, Sharon Lockett; four grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Rosa Shelton. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 2317 Holton, with calling starting at 9:30 a.m. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home. www.ellisfh.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 18, 2016.

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Marilyn Ash

February 21, 2016

RIH Good Bye my long time friend. You will truly be missed.

Barbara Anderson

February 20, 2016

My condolences family may God send comfort and peace in your time of bereavement love you all God bless

Vanessa Stewart

February 19, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Paul Ward Sr.

February 19, 2016

We will all miss you lil June. My God and the angels fit you right in with ease.

Paul Ward sr

February 18, 2016

I'll miss seeing you. Your a friend to me.

February 18, 2016

Death is going to be brought to nothing 1 Corinthians 15:26.

Rodney and Josie Baltimore

February 18, 2016

The Baltimore Family is very sorry for your loss and pray God graces you with His love, comfort and peace in this time of sorrow.

Michelle Lynch/Donelson

February 18, 2016

RIP My Brother in the arms of JESUS, You are gone but i will never forget your fun loving spirit: To the family hold on to GOD'S hand HE said I will never leave you or forsake you.Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.

Donald Trice Jr

February 18, 2016

You became my mentor at a early age, and always encouraged me to get my education. The love we shared for good music is only one of many memories i have. Sad to see you gone, but it's time for rest now. You'll be truly missed by all, because of all the lives you touched. Goodbye, or as i always say....... LATER. JUNE.

Johnnyl Ellis

February 18, 2016

Gone , But never will be forgotten.

Carolyn King

February 18, 2016

You will be missed Lil'Jun!, PRAYING, R.I.Heaven!!

February 18, 2016

My Beautiful Sweetheart words cannot express the emptiness I feel without you. I will always love you with all my heart and be eternally grateful to you for your love, compassion, strength, wisdom perseverance. We were a team and remained that way to the end I will keep our vows close to my heart and continue to live out our dream. Rest Sweetheart until I see you again.

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