BORN

1923

DIED

2017

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Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home

125 Idletime Drive

Greeneville, Tennessee

Leonard Shelton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 10, 2017.

Leonard Shelton Sr. of the 107 Cut-off, Greeneville, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017, surrounded by his family members.

Originally from Erwin, Tennessee, he and his family moved to Greene County in 1956, where he was a farmer for many years before retiring.

He was combat in WWII, where he served as a staff sergeant in the 338 Infantry Regiment 85th Division and earned a Bronze Star as well as a Purple Heart.

Leonard always had a smile on his face and a story to tell.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law: Kathy and Harley Bailey of Johnson City; three sons: Leonard Shelton Jr. (Robin Colyer), Jancer and Beth Shelton of Greeneville, and Roger and Marcella Shelton of Chuckey; a special friends who was like a son and his wife: Steve and Wanda Riddle; thirteen grandchildren: John Bailey, Danny Bailey, Lisa Hite, Allison Riddle, Shawn Shelton, Eric Shelton, Kayla Hogan, Cody Hogan, Kristina Shelton, Sarah Arrowood, Michael and Wife Brooke Shelton, Tallie Shelton, Johnson and husband Chris of Nashville, and Travis Shelton; ten great grandchildren: Avery Bailey, Josie Bailey, Seth Shelton, Madison Shelton, Jordan Shelton, Anzlee Adams, Eli Long, Addyson Shelton, Brayden Arrowood, and Emma Shelton; cousins and several nieces and nephews; a faithful friend: Roy Ricker; as well as many other friends he loved.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years: Iva Mae Shelton; a son and daughter-in-law: Harold and Peggy Riddle; parents: Jess and Elminer Shelton; three brothers: Ervin Shelton, Norman Shelton, and Robert Shelton; and four sisters: Betty Bradshaw, Bethel Sparks, Bertie Ambrose, and Bonnie Hensley.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Winfred Shelton, Rev. Buster Shelton, and Rev. Ray Shelton officiating.

Interment will follow in GreeneLawn Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be John and Danny Bailey, Michael Shelton, Shawn Shelton, Eric Shelton, and Travis Shelton.

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August 14, 2017

Acquaintance

Mike Sams

The family are in our Prayers. Sorry for your loss.

August 14, 2017

Acquaintance

Michael Riddle

Sorry for your loss.

August 14, 2017

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Debbie English

So sorry for your loss . God be with the Family

August 13, 2017

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Sharon Jones

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 12, 2017

Beverly Edwards- Silvers

Sorry I couldn't be there tonight, but I am praying for all the family! May God keep you in this time of sorrow! I wanted to see all my kinfolk; it's been a long time. Bethel Shelton- Sparks was my granny. Faye Sparks-Edwards was my moma. Love to all!

August 11, 2017

Donna Gentry

Uncle Leonard and Aunt Iva are rejoicing in Heaven together.They both have been so good to everyone.The memories we hold will be cherished forever.Leonard was always smiling and laughing.As a child I always loved going to visit.They shared their garden and worked hard.If they had food so did you .Always making you feel at home We will miss you.Go rest high on that Mountain.

August 11, 2017

Dicky Shipley

Leonard was a good man as well as a good friend. Thoughts and prayers for all the family

August 11, 2017

For years Leonard delivered wood to us. It's true, he ALWAYS had a smile
and a story. He will be missed. God bless him. A true hero.
Ronald & Myrna King

August 11, 2017

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Robin shepherd

He was such a Sweet Uncle always smiling!
He lived his Country he loved God and he loved his family.
We will miss him so much.

Posted by Robin shepherd

August 11, 2017

So sorry to hear of Uncle Leonard's passing. May God be with all the family in this time of sorrow! Bethel Sparks was my granny.

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