Hoke Shelton

Candler-Hoke Steven Shelton, age 58 of McFee Road died Monday, February 9, 2004 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville.

He was a son of the late Frank Aubrey and Mae Dorlan Shelton and was also preceded in death by a son, Brian Shelton. Mr. Shelton was a carpenter and a member of Beaverdam Free Will Baptist Church. He was a member of the Canaan Land Hunting Club and served in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Barbara Hyatt Shelton of Candler, one daughter, Michelle Shelton of Fairview, two sons, Shane and Jeff Shelton, both of Candler, two sisters, Nila Banks of Salisbury, NC, Grace Weinheimer of Ohio and one brother, F. J. Shelton of Gastonia, NC.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2004 at Piney Mountain United Methodist Church Cemetery with military rites. Reverend Ricky Gibson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Wells Funeral Homes & Cremation Services in Canton.

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