Thomas "Ed" Shelton
Thomas "Ed" Shelton
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Thomas "Ed" Shelton, age 84 of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Edna "Wilson" Shelton; sons, Eddie D. Shelton, Thomas R. Shelton, Addie R. Shelton, sisters, Claudia Headen and Fannie Ledford; brothers, Jack Shelton and Zeke Shelton.
Left to cherish his memory is son, John F. (Linda) Shelton; sisters, Marie Burns, Edith Bates, brother, James Shelton; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 PM ~ 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ray Cheatham officiating. Burial will follow in the Candies Creek Cemetery.
Please visit www.fikefh.com to share condolences with the family. Arrangements entrusted to Poole Funeral Home at Fike Chapel, 2415 N. Ocoee Street, Cleveland, TN 37311.
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2415 N Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311
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