James Shelton Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Shelton of Hickory, North Carolina, who passed away on May 31, 2021, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Austin Guy Shelton and Lilly Mae Southard Shelton; his wife Johnnie Ruth Shelton; his children, Amanda F. Setzer (Donald) of Hildebran and James Edward Shelton (Debbie) of Morganton; his sisters, Corrina Craig (Bill) of Elon, NC, Lorraine Hanks (Andrew) of Reidville and Juanita Hanks of Reidsville; his daughter Patricia Ann Finch; and his siblings, Margaret Rice and Austin Guy Shelton Jr.. He was also cherished by six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.