Okley Verron Shelton of Hanceville passed away at his residence Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the age of 81.
Mr. Shelton was a member and deacon at Shelton Grove Baptist Church. He worked at Winn Dixie until 1982 when he retired. He later worked for the Cullman County Board of Education as a bus driver at Cold Springs and retired after 20 years of service. He was a farmer and spent his retirement working on his farm.
He was preceded in death by his parents Talvin and Nelladeen Pitts Shelton; son-in-law Kenneth Heaton; and brothers-in-law Bobby Bolzle and Eddie Dodson.
His survivors include his wife of 61 years, Merle Carlisle Shelton; daughters Darlene (Lenn) Trimble, Ginger Shelton and Cheryl Heaton; son Lawrence Shelton; sisters Enell (Charles) Baker and Thersie Bolzle; grandchildren Michael (Andrea) Trimble, Seth Trimble, Diana (Russell) Coleman and Daniel Shelton; four great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Moss Service Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be in the chapel of Moss Service Funeral Home Friday, June 26, 2020 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Shelton Grove Cemetery.
Moss Service Funeral Home directing. Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at www.mossservicefh.com.
