James Edward Shelton
1941 - 2010
James Edward Shelton
1941 - 2010
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BORN
1941
DIED
2010
James Shelton Obituary
He is survived by his wife of nineteen years, Shirley of the home; five step-children, Judy Cooley of Wilburton, OK,, Delinda Lance of Gowen, OK, Wayne Brinkley of Wilburton, OK, Darrell Brinkley of Wilburton, OK, and Keith Brinkley of Pennsylvania; brothers, Benny Shelton of El Dorado, AR, Raymond Shelton of Tulsa, OK, and Larry Shelton of Fort Smith; sisters, Doris Rist of Tulsa, OK, and Marie Bliss of Wagner, OK, fourteen step-grandchildren and fourteen step-great-grandchildren.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 8 at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood.
Memorials may be made to Pennies From Heaven Bible Ministry, Farmers Bank, P.O. Box 610, Greenwood, AR 72936.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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October 11, 2010
James loved everyone he met,And he loved me (he &Shriley both) like I belonged to him.From the arms of a living angel Sweet Shirley,to the arms of God.I loved him and miss him,but now hes in Heaven,no sweeter place to be.I'll see you again James,in that sweet by and by. Kathy Lee Phillips(Poteau,Ok.)
Bobby Shelton
October 8, 2010
My uncle James loved deer hunting as much as I do. We loved to hunt together I loved him and will really miss him.
Bobby Shelton
October 8, 2010
My uncle James loved deer hunting as much as I do. We loved to hunt together.I loved him and will really miss him.
Kenny Shelton
October 8, 2010
Our uncle James was a great person and always so good to us.
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Jyme Brinkley
October 8, 2010
Sending you love & prayers Granny Shirley, so sorry for your loss. Poppa James was sweet man.
Benny Shelton
October 7, 2010
Much loved brother and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him
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