William W. "Bill" Shelton Jr.

William Shelton Obituary

SHELTON, WILLIAM W. "BILL", JR., 81 High Springs - Mr. William W. "Bill" Shelton, Jr., age 81, of High Springs, Florida died Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, FL. He was born in Miami, Florida and moved to High Springs, FL, in 1999 from Silver Springs, FL. He retired as an Electrician in 1986 after 40 years service. He was a Charter Member of the Archer, FL Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Shilo Baptist Church of Ft. White, FL. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII and the Korean War. He loved fishing, gardening, making toys and puzzles and sharing with everyone he met, his "Prayer Packets". He is survived by his (4) daughters, Sharon S. "Sue" and husband Frank Batey of Archer, FL; Sherry A. Shelton of Ft. White, FL; Irene and husband, Skip Bonner of Orlando, FL and Joy and husband, Ward Parker of Orlando, FL; his son, Buster and wife Jeanne Seiler of Moorehaven, FL; his 3 sisters, Louise Olsen of Tampa, FL; Floy Mae Walker of Lutz, FL and Jessie Shiver of Fellowship, FL; 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 24, 2006 at Roberts Funeral Homes, Bruce Chapel West, 6241 SW State Road 200, Ocala, Fl. 34476, (Ph.#352-854-2266). The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home one hour prior to service time.

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Published by Gainesville Sun from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for William Shelton

13 Entries

Barbara Eddins

September 16, 2007

Dearest Bill,
A year ? You've probably delighted everyone in Heaven with your humor and wonderful spirit. Thought of you just yesterday as I came across the 'round toit' you sent me.....and I'm still working on getting around to it ! ! Bless you and your wonderful family. Even tho we never met, I knew there was love between us !

Sherry Shelton

September 15, 2007

Hello again Daddy, this will be my last message as this guestbook will pass, as you did. But the memories will live forever. I just want to thank you & Mama for all the knowledge you gave me. So many memories everywhere I look. At nite when the stars are out I remember the nite you & I watched the shooting stars. First standing, then sitting, then we got blankets & pillows & just layed out in the yard to watch comfortably. It was amazing. You Are amazing. Yes Are. As you live on through the family & friends. Every life you touched no matter how briefly. I know sometimes I felt embarrassed, but you were always my Daddy, a very unique man. I will love you forever!
Just the other day a coworker asked did I still have the buzz buttons as her boys had one break. I was so proud of you. I saw the simple Joy you shared with so many. What I saw as quirky at the time was truely love you were reaching out to share. I see people in a whole new lite now Daddy and I thank you for that. I remember your fear when Mama passed that the family would fall apart, I felt that fear, once, but am determinded not to lose the love that you & Mama brought to us all. That is what family is. I strive to keep the torch going. The Shelton Reunion was very different to say the least. But we will keep it going. And I call family too, to carry on your tradition as well.We now have even more Reunions Daddy with both sides of our Family. Easter has a whole new Enlightening.The Spirit does a mighty work! So see Daddy, your body isn't with us , but your Spirit sure is. That is what it's all about. The spirit, that is what Lives forever. Your (Girls) and (Son) will remember you and keep the Light alive.Your Grands and Great & GreatGreats will carry on the torch of Love. And Daddy please keep the Spirits watching over all our Family with Love & Guideance. Give all our family there our Love and know you are Loved. Your Baby Girl "Blossom"

Jeanne seiler

June 28, 2007

Bill, It's been almost a year and miss you when I go to HighSprings.
Sherry and I had a great time this past weekend. I'm sure your ears are burning from all of our talking.
Love you
Jeanne

April 29, 2007

Hi there Daddy, I finally got that memory garden well on the way. Even found a sign that says Nana & Papa. Thats what the Grandkids called you both. Boy do I miss you Guys something fierce. There are questions for advice, and so many times I just want to ask how. The world is getting worse Daddy. So much violence. We are all Praying very hard for our families. Time is passing so quickly. The hummers are here, and I remember us sitting uder the ceder tree for hours watching & listening to them. The simple times were the best. So many memories to keep close to our hearts til we are together again. Janet's Dad is with you now and you can both tell lots of jokes, and visit with all the never a strangers that you both meet. I'll always Love you & Mama. Your Shebby Ann

barbara eddins

April 13, 2007

Dear Bill.......due to circumstances beyond my control, I was unable to join your wonderful family over the Easter weekend. Would love to have met them all and heard wonderful stories about the awesome gentle man that you were.
My heart and best wishes were there.
God bless....
your friend,
barbara eddins :)

Joyce Parker

April 12, 2007

Daddy, Mom, and Grandad, we Did it!! we all had a wonderfull time this Easter weekend, aii your wishes were honered,You, Grandad and Mom, was all put togeather in tht Swanee, just as You and Mom wanted. We had sunrise services at the springs. we love you all so much, and miss you ALL. But one day we will all be togeather again,You were all with us Easter, as you are every day, Daddy, Mom, I miss you so much, my tears will stop when I hold you again, then it will be tears of Joy !! Loving you Always, Your Daugther Joy

Joyce Parker

March 5, 2007

Hello Daddy,Just want you to know that all of your wishes are comimg true,We are having a gathing for Easter We will all meet at the Suwannee River and honor The lives of William Walter Shelton Sr, William Walter Shrlton Jr. And Ruby Lee Shelton, We all love you and miss you all so much. Give each other our love, hugs and kisses Just wait for me !! Love always your Daugther JOY

Sherry Shelton

February 19, 2007

Happy Birthday Daddy. Couldn't let the day go by, I miss you but am happy for you, too. The Joy's met me for dinner today and it was so very wonderful. We hugged each other for you & Mama. One of your great, great, greats is home & well, and the Joy's took great pictures. There is so much to share. I send you news with my prayers daily. I seem to get more like you every day. Original is the word I like to use. Gave the copier back to Clarence today. This is the toughist of all days for some reason. Seeing the girls made it great tho. I know you know you are still loved & missed. I climb a new hurdle each week it seems. I love you old man, and miss you. Your "Baby Girl" Sherry. P.S. That's 82 old man not 28... ha ha.

Barbara Eddins

October 10, 2006

Dear Bill and family, Though we never met face to face, I feel as though I know you well :) Your letters arrived with great anticipation on my part, as I knew you would impart wisdom, joy, and faith. I will miss them, and you ~ the writer of them. May you dance in the streets of Heaven with your loved ones, and glow in the glory of the Lord.
One day, I hope we DO meet !

much love.........

Sherry Shel;ton

September 30, 2006

Dearest Daddy
I miss you so very much. Our lives were so very meshed together. I keep wanting to call and tell you every little thing. To talk to you as we always did. I Love You. And I thank God you are with Jesus, Larry, Mama, Uncle William, Memo,Granddaddy, Uncle Frank,Aunt Eunice, And All the family. This is only awhile before we're together again. I will continue my walk with Christ, and carry on your legacy to bring as many with me as possible. God's House is Big and has lot's of room. Lot's of family togetherness when we all get there with you. Give the family hugs. Lavern misses you too. Your Baby Girl, Shebby Ann

LISA FASCE

September 29, 2006

TO ALL OF YOU MY GOD BLESS YOU ALL WE DIFFENTAL KNOW WHERE HE WAS GOING HEAVEN WAS SMILE THE DAY THEY CALLED GRANDPA HOME AND WE ALL KNOW THAT NANA WAS THERE WAITING BY THAT GATE (WITH A GLASS OF TEA)HAVE NOT SEEN YOU ALL IN A WHILE BUT MY HEART GOES OUT TO EACH OF YOU IN THIS GREAT LOSS.MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.LISA FASCE AND SHELBY TAYLOR

Joy Drewes

September 26, 2006

My Dear Grandpa!
I am so very thankful that God blessed me with such a wonderful Grandpa like you. You will always be a part of me in the many precious memories I hold in my heart. Give Na-Na, Little Larry and Great-Granddaddy lots of hugs for me.
Until we meet again, Lots of Love, Joy

Joy Parker

September 23, 2006

Daddy, You have left tnis life, but your memories will be with me always. The 2 months you were with me in Orlando ,going to Holy Land,seeing all your grandchildren,Fishing,visting old friends and places, Ilove you so much, This is not good bye I will see you later!! All My LOVE Your Daughter JOY!!

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