1938
2017
Shelton, Robert G., 78 began his eternal celebration with the Lord on October 30, 2017 after passing away peacefully in his home with family at his side. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he made Tampa Bay his home in 1978 until 1986. He would later make his beloved Tampa Bay his final home in 2004. He was proud to serve his country in the United States Navy for his entire career. A veteran of the Cold War during the Vietnam Era, Robert served with the highly specialized Submarine Service and was instrumental as an Electronics Technician during the growing years of computer development in the U.S. Navy. He ended his service on the U.S.S. Will Rogers
Following his Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Navy, he raised his family in Tampa Bay and later in Kingman, AZ. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 40 years Darlene; sons, Eric Shelton and wife Shanin and Adam Shelton and wife Shane and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Robert is further survived by daughters Tracy, Lisa, Robert Shelton, Jr. and Michael Shelton of California and Washington. Family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Wednesday, November 1 at the Blount & Curry, Oldsmar/West Hillsborough Chapel, 6802 Silvermill Dr., Tampa. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10am on Thursday, November 2 at Incarnation Catholic Church, 8802 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa followed by procession to Garden of Memories Cemetery.
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November 23, 2017
Nick Nichols
To the Shelton Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on RObert's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Robert, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS HALFBEAK SS-352, will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
ETC(SS) Robert G. Shelton
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain
November 2, 2017
Bill Dixon
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Robert's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Robert's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way." 2 Thess 3:16.
Robert G. Shelton ETC(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
November 1, 2017
Michael Shelton
We are only given one life. We are rarely given two chances. I can think of no greater gift, then knowing at the end of our journey, the love we gave made us far richer than any earthly wealth could ever provide. Rest in peace my Father, may you ever more know the love that has always been for you.
October 31, 2017
So sorry to hear about Robert. He was always very cordial with us at mass. Darlene, Eric, Shanin and family, our prayers are with you at this time.
Felix and Carmen.
October 31, 2017
Derek and Tracy Paddock
Somewhere the world begins at the end of the existence we know.
Somewhere a path stretches over the stars and the rivers of memories flow...
Somewhere a silence is heard far away that fills the night skies.
Somewhere the trails of life are resolved into peace,and that soul finds its way to the light. Amen
October 31, 2017
Tracy Paddock
Dad,
You will always be remembered with "Love"... Sweet Dreams. Tracy
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