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Tommy Shelton Obituary
02/21/1945 - 10/09/2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tommy R. Shelton, Sr., retired Houston Fire Department District Chief and Master Mechanic, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the age of seventy-nine years.
Born in Houston, TX, Tommy graduated from Memorial High School Class of 1964, joined the U.S. Army Reserves, and the Houston Fire Department. Tommy dedicated over thirty-seven years of his life to the service and safety of his community, working tirelessly as a firefighter and mentoring countless firefighters along the way. His expertise and leadership were instrumental in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the department's operations, saving countless lives throughout his distinguished career.
Tommy is survived by his beloved wife, Debbie Shelton, his children Tommy Jr., James "Jim", and John, and his cherished grandchildren Milan and Keller Shelton. His niece Janet Shelton, nephew Eddie Shelton. Preceded in joining the Lord were his parents, Oma Mae and Harrell L. Shelton, and brother Harrell L. Shelton, Jr. and his wife, Barbara.
Memberships and volunteer service included: Lifetime Member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and Safety Committee, Lifetime Member of the Houston Fire Museum (founding member), Rodeo Cowboy Alumni, Descendants of Austin's Old 300, past Vice-President of the Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund, and Dennis Holder Scholarship Fund committee member. He was member of S.P. Waltrip Lodge 1328 AF&AM.
A celebration of Tommy's life and service will be held on Saturday, October 26, at 11:00 A.M., at the Lone Star Cowboy Church in Montgomery, TX and burial at Forest Park Lawndale in Houston, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Three Cross Meat Ministry C/O Lone Star Cowboy Church at the above address.
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Belinda Wright
October 25, 2024
Tommy and his wife Debbie have been beloved members of the church and of our Bible study "Life Group" for many years. What a blessing they both are, always giving so much of themselves and blessing us greatly! We will miss Tommy dearly, will miss his great stories he could tell so well, and will miss witnessing his great love for the Lord and for his wife and family. My sincere condolences to Debbie and all of Tommy´s family. Your love for each other was always so evident and I feel so honored to know him and count him as a brother in Christ. Sending you love and all our prayers for God´s comfort over you, dear Debbie.
Torey Overstreet
October 25, 2024
Mr. A Great dad and a Great firefighter. And he sure could tell a Great Joke. You will be missed
JOHN W SHELTON
October 25, 2024
Debbie failed to mention that she was also his sister in law and that she was a cherished member of his family. Thank you for the kind words about my dad Debbie, we love you.
John.
Art Woolery
October 23, 2024
I was so sorry to hear the news of Tommy´s passing. What I will always remember about him is how proud he was of his sons. R I P my friend.
Debbie Woolery
October 23, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss that smile and hearing those great stories Tommy always had to share . I have known Tommy since I was 10 years old . He was always an exceptional nice and helpful person to others . Nothing but kind words I could say about him . He is for sure a Legacy to me I will miss him . Debbie Woolery
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