John S. "Johnny" Shelton, Sr., 81, of Falmouth died Sat., Feb. 14, 2004 at Mary Washington Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born November 13, 1922 in Fredericksburg to Martin and Gertrude Shelton, also of Falmouth. John joined the Army in 1942 and served during World War II.
Johnny's career as a master craftsman took him to New York building skyscrapers and then returned home where he owned and operated a restaurant and service station, where Noble Cars is today. He was one of the original founders and a life member of the Falmouth Fire Department where he had served as fire chief from 1962-1969. He was a member of Falmouth Baptist Church, the American Legion Post 290, and the Plasterers Local 96, Washington, D.C. Johnny loved to recall the history of Falmouth, outdoor activities, and having family around him. He never met a stranger in need he didn't offer help and was the one everyone in the family went to for advice. He will live forever in our memories.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Frances B. Shelton, two daughters, Judy Fines and her husband, Carlyle of Spotsylvania; Becky Shelton Croom of Falmouth; two sons, John "Sonny" Shelton of Danville and Martin F. Shelton of Falmouth; 8 grandchildren, Douglas Fines and his wife, Karen, J.D. Fines, Valerie Morris and her husband, Mike, Kaitlyn Shelton and Carley Croom, Candi and Sandi Shelton and Megan Shelton; two great-grandchildren, Douglas "L.D." Fines and Kayla Morris; a number of nieces and nephews and many many friends all of which he treated as family. He will be greatly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Adrian and Willie and two sisters, Sadie and Beulah.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 19 at Covenant Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Leslie A. Powers and Rev. Jack A. Marcom, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wed., Feb. 18 at the funeral home with an American Legion service at 8 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Harrison Berry, Lin Bourne, Dennis Colvin, J.C. Hall, Frank Shelton, Jr. and Sidney Shelton. Honorary pallbearers will be the American Legion post 290 and the members of the Falmouth Vol. Fire Dept.
Johnny's career as a master craftsman took him to New York building skyscrapers and then returned home where he owned and operated a restaurant and service station, where Noble Cars is today. He was one of the original founders and a life member of the Falmouth Fire Department where he had served as fire chief from 1962-1969. He was a member of Falmouth Baptist Church, the American Legion Post 290, and the Plasterers Local 96, Washington, D.C. Johnny loved to recall the history of Falmouth, outdoor activities, and having family around him. He never met a stranger in need he didn't offer help and was the one everyone in the family went to for advice. He will live forever in our memories.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Frances B. Shelton, two daughters, Judy Fines and her husband, Carlyle of Spotsylvania; Becky Shelton Croom of Falmouth; two sons, John "Sonny" Shelton of Danville and Martin F. Shelton of Falmouth; 8 grandchildren, Douglas Fines and his wife, Karen, J.D. Fines, Valerie Morris and her husband, Mike, Kaitlyn Shelton and Carley Croom, Candi and Sandi Shelton and Megan Shelton; two great-grandchildren, Douglas "L.D." Fines and Kayla Morris; a number of nieces and nephews and many many friends all of which he treated as family. He will be greatly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Adrian and Willie and two sisters, Sadie and Beulah.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 19 at Covenant Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Leslie A. Powers and Rev. Jack A. Marcom, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wed., Feb. 18 at the funeral home with an American Legion service at 8 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Harrison Berry, Lin Bourne, Dennis Colvin, J.C. Hall, Frank Shelton, Jr. and Sidney Shelton. Honorary pallbearers will be the American Legion post 290 and the members of the Falmouth Vol. Fire Dept.
John S. "Johnny" Shelton, Sr., 81, of Falmouth died Sat., Feb. 14, 2004 at Mary Washington Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born November 13, 1922 in Fredericksburg to Martin and Gertrude Shelton, also of Falmouth. John joined the Army in 1942 and served during World War II.
Johnny's career as a master craftsman took him to New York building skyscrapers and then returned home where he owned and operated a restaurant and service station, where Noble Cars is today. He was one of the original founders and a life member of the Falmouth Fire Department where he had served as fire chief from 1962-1969. He was a member of Falmouth Baptist Church, the American Legion Post 290, and the Plasterers Local 96, Washington, D.C. Johnny loved to recall the history of Falmouth, outdoor activities, and having family around him. He never met a stranger in need he didn't offer help and was the one everyone in the family went to for advice. He will live forever in our memories.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Frances B. Shelton, two daughters, Judy Fines and her husband, Carlyle of Spotsylvania; Becky Shelton Croom of Falmouth; two sons, John "Sonny" Shelton of Danville and Martin F. Shelton of Falmouth; 8 grandchildren, Douglas Fines and his wife, Karen, J.D. Fines, Valerie Morris and her husband, Mike, Kaitlyn Shelton and Carley Croom, Candi and Sandi Shelton and Megan Shelton; two great-grandchildren, Douglas "L.D." Fines and Kayla Morris; a number of nieces and nephews and many many friends all of which he treated as family. He will be greatly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Adrian and Willie and two sisters, Sadie and Beulah.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 19 at Covenant Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Leslie A. Powers and Rev. Jack A. Marcom, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wed., Feb. 18 at the funeral home with an American Legion service at 8 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Harrison Berry, Lin Bourne, Dennis Colvin, J.C. Hall, Frank Shelton, Jr. and Sidney Shelton. Honorary pallbearers will be the American Legion post 290 and the members of the Falmouth Vol. Fire Dept.
Johnny's career as a master craftsman took him to New York building skyscrapers and then returned home where he owned and operated a restaurant and service station, where Noble Cars is today. He was one of the original founders and a life member of the Falmouth Fire Department where he had served as fire chief from 1962-1969. He was a member of Falmouth Baptist Church, the American Legion Post 290, and the Plasterers Local 96, Washington, D.C. Johnny loved to recall the history of Falmouth, outdoor activities, and having family around him. He never met a stranger in need he didn't offer help and was the one everyone in the family went to for advice. He will live forever in our memories.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Frances B. Shelton, two daughters, Judy Fines and her husband, Carlyle of Spotsylvania; Becky Shelton Croom of Falmouth; two sons, John "Sonny" Shelton of Danville and Martin F. Shelton of Falmouth; 8 grandchildren, Douglas Fines and his wife, Karen, J.D. Fines, Valerie Morris and her husband, Mike, Kaitlyn Shelton and Carley Croom, Candi and Sandi Shelton and Megan Shelton; two great-grandchildren, Douglas "L.D." Fines and Kayla Morris; a number of nieces and nephews and many many friends all of which he treated as family. He will be greatly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Adrian and Willie and two sisters, Sadie and Beulah.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 19 at Covenant Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Leslie A. Powers and Rev. Jack A. Marcom, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wed., Feb. 18 at the funeral home with an American Legion service at 8 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Harrison Berry, Lin Bourne, Dennis Colvin, J.C. Hall, Frank Shelton, Jr. and Sidney Shelton. Honorary pallbearers will be the American Legion post 290 and the members of the Falmouth Vol. Fire Dept.
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