1923
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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Sponsored by Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.
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
Acquaintance
Debbie English
So sorry for your loss . God be with the Family
August 13, 2017
Friend
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
Family
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.
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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