Seldon Shelton

Waynesville-Seldon Eugene Shelton, age 76, of Matilda Avenue, Marion, NC died Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at the home of his daughter.

A native of Madison County, having lived most of his life in Canton, he had moved to Marion, NC four years ago. He was the son of the late James William and Carrie Gregory Shelton. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sheena Lynn Thompson. He was a contractor and builder for Bruce Brown for many years. He was a member of Faith Tabernacle in Marion.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lillian Rhinehart Shelton; four daughters, Peggy Thompson, Mary Jo Woodby, and Linda Gail Prince, all of Marion, and Patricia Noel of Canton; two sons, Donnie H. Shelton of Marion and Bobby Shelton of Canton; three sisters, Rose Mary Foster, Margaret Rathbone, and Mildred ''Freda'' Suttles, all of Marion; three brothers, Claude Shelton of Clyde, Dean and Clyde Shelton of Marion; 21 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2003 at Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville with Reverend Dean Owenby officiating. Burial will follow at New Bon-A-Venture Cemetery on Newfound Road. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday prior to the service. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons.

Wells Funeral Home in Waynesville is in charge of arrangements.

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