John Shelton

Mr. John A. Shelton, Sr., age 80, went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father & mother, Mr. & Mrs. H.M. Shelton of Pisgah, Alabama, and three sisters and three brothers.

John is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Maggie Sullivan Shelton; daughter, Tina Heartsill; son, John A. Shelton, Jr. (Katy); three grandsons, John A. Shelton III, Drake Shelton and Sullivan Shelton; and sister, Marcelle Shelton Edwards.

John graduated from Pisgah High School in 1954 and from Jacksonville State Teachers College in 1957. While at Jacksonville he played varsity basketball and was President of his senior class. During his 34 year tenure in education, he served as a coach, teacher, high school principal, and superintendent. He earned Masters and Doctorate degrees from the University of Alabama.

A graveside service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South, on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at 10am. Afterwards, the family will receive friends at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, 2600 Vestavia DrIve, Vestavia, AL from 11am-12pm followed by a memorial service at noon.
Pallbearers will be: John Shelton III, Drake Shelton, Sullivan Shelton, Dale Edwards, Ken Yarbrough, and Ashley Curry. Honorary pallbearers are: Billy Shelton, Tommy Glover, Ronnie Shelton, Ronald Dodson, John Lee, John Bell and Howard Holt.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Shalom Sunday School Class, at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church. This is very appreciated as well.

Graveside

10:00 am ,Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South
2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244

Visitation

11:00 am - 12:00 pm ,Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Vestavia Hills Baptist Church
2600 Vestavia Drive Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

Memorial Service

12:00 pm ,Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Vestavia Hills Baptist Church
2600 Vestavia Drive Vestavia Hills, AL 35216