Thomas Wade Shelton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Thomas Wade Shelton of Paris, Texas, who passed away on October 31, 2025 at the age of 73. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Wade Shelton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Denzil Thad Shelton and Dorothy Lee Shelton (Dot); his brother Ronald Wayne Shelton; and his nephew Dustin Shelton. He is survived by: his wife Cheryl Shelton; his siblings, Darlia Brockway (Robby) and Daryl Shelton; his children, April Roddy (Clint), Aaron Shelton and Amy Eppler (Spencer); his grandchildren, Callie Tucker, Ty Eppler, Creighton Shelton, Paige Shelton-Ford, Payton Eppler-Sparks, Karli Shelton, Marlie Eppler, Collins and Clare Roddy; his stepson Brian Benningfield (Sharlene); his daughter Stephanie Gillean; and his siblings' children, Leslie Bullard, Lance Brockway and Brock Shelton.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Fry Gibbs Funeral Home (730 Clarksville St, Paris, TX 75460). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the activities and events department at Stillhouse Healthcare Facility 2900 Stillhouse Road Paris, Texas 75462.
