| Graduation Year | Class of 1965 |
| Date of Passing | Jun 19, 2022 |
| About | JOSEPH SHELTON OBITUARY Joseph Markwood Shelton, born August 9, 1947, in Utica, Maryland died in his home surrounded by his loved ones on June 19, 2022. He was the son of Clifford & Mildred Keeney Shelton. He was a 1965 graduate of Walkersville High School. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1966-1968. Married 54 years to the love of his life, Terrena Shelton, his high-school sweetheart on October 28, 1967. He retired from the Architect of the US Capital where he worked for over 30 years as a mechanical engineer. He was an integral part, serving as project manager for the construction of the U.S.Capital Visitor Center. His hobbies included golfing, hunting, fishing, baking pies and woodworking. He, alongside his wife, built their dream home in the Carolina Trace, 15 years ago, where he was active in many areas, maintenance, golfing, and he made many friends. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and family and enjoyed making memories. A special place was making the trip to fish in Canada with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Jerry Shelton and grandson Donovan. He leaves behind a sister Barbara Green and late husband, Bob Green, brother William Shelton and wife, Elaine, and sister Carol Wilcom and late husband Jerome Wilcom, along with many nieces and nephews. He had three beautiful daughters and three wonderful son-in-laws, Shannon Renee and Paul Travis of Seward, Nebraska, Brooke Liann and Eric Hayes of Berthoud, Colorado, Sarah Christine and Carl Pinckney of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He was "Pappy" to nine grandchildren, Megan, Morgan, Joseph, Bailey, Stephen, Jacob, Adam, Erica and Isabella, Memorial Services will be held on June 29, 2022 at 11:00 am at Morris Chapel UMC, Sanford, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting memorial contributions be made to Morris Chapel UMC, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Wounded Warriors Foundation. Online condolences may be left at: www.millerbolesfuneralhome.com Services are entrusted to Miller Boles Funeral Home of Sanford. Published by The Frederick News-Post from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2022. |
