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CHARLIE SHELTON Obituary
GRETNA-Charlie Royal Shelton, age 66, of 1176 Homestead Road, Gretna died Thursday, October 21, 2010 at his residence.
Born May 16, 1944 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Edwin Royal Shelton and Melva (Reba) Walker Shelton. He was predeceased by a brother, Garland Shelton. Mr. Shelton attended Summersett Baptist Church, and was retired from the Lane Company. He was an Army Veteran of Vietnam, and past commander of DAV Chapter 46. He was a member of the Halifax Beekeeper Association, and enjoyed farming and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Brumfield Shelton of the residence; a son Ricky Farris and wife, Robin of Sylva, NC; two daughters, Lisa Cook of Gretna, and Jamie Pannell and her husband, Linwood of Gretna; a brother, Rufus Shelton and his wife, Jean of Gretna; three sisters, Alise Russell and her husband, Bill of Norfolk, Gereline Hines and her husband, Dickie of Hurt, and Christine Achor and her husband John of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, April Newcomb, Daniel Epperson, and Jayden Shelton; and three great-grandchildren, Hailey Holder, Mason Newcomb, and Aaron Newcomb.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Summersett Baptist Church by Ronnie Simpson and Rev. Bobby Brumfield. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 P.M. Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, and other times will be at the residence.
The family wishes to thank Suzanne Andrews, Georgette Payne, and Vanessa Davis of Centra Hospice, and his church family at Summersett Baptist Church for all their help.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com. or www.GoDanRiver.com
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Tonda Davis
October 25, 2010
I am so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Steve & Charlotte Shelton
October 24, 2010
Linda and Family,
We are so sorry about Charlie. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Beth Budd
October 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you, Jayden!
Love, Haley and Beth
Dick and Doris Short
October 23, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mary Edmonds
October 23, 2010
Linda & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time of grief. Love from your friends, Eugene & Mary Edmonds
dot [rorer] mitchell
October 23, 2010
+my prayers are with the family
AUBREY AND FAYE DALTON
October 22, 2010
LINDA AND FAMILY
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