Joseph Lorentz Shelton Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph Lorentz Shelton in Charleston, West Virginia, born in Clay, West Virginia, who passed away on March 4, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Lorentz Shelton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Shelton and Blanche Shelton (Neal); and his siblings, Norma King, Betty Holcomb and Charles "Sonny" Shelton.
He is survived by: his wife Ceean Wade of Charleston; his children, Joseph L. Shelton II (Kelly) of Wellsburg, WV, Julie Craigo (Arnie) of Nitro, WV and Jon Shelton (Reyna) of Temecula, CA; his stepchildren, Jason Wade (Jen) of Charleston, Christine Holstein (Eric) of Charleston, Tara Jordan (Travis) of Culloden, WV and Mike Anderson (Amanda) of Charleston; his grandchildren, Lauren Shelton-Stillson (Nick) of Hickory, NC, Justin Shelton of Atlanta, GA, Cody Shelton (Sarah) of St. Albans, WV, Chad Craigo (Kayla) of Red House, WV, Caren Campbell (Ricky) of Hurricane, WV, Aleena Marna (Nick) of San Diego, CA, Alyssa Cruz of Austin, TX, Alana Cruz of Morgantown, WV, Andrew Shelton of Temecula, CA, Jacob Shelton, Levi Wade of Nitro, WV, Jayleigh Wade of Charleston, WV, Jason Michael Holstein of Alum Creek, WV, Isaac Holstein of Charleston, WV, Owen Holstein of Charleston, WV, Ariana Anderson of Charleston, WV, Mattie Sosebee of Charleston, WV and Leighton Smith of Culloden, WV.; his great grandchildren, Lillianna Shelton, Mason Shelton, Harper Craigo, Ridgely Craigo, Jaileen Shelton and Marley Shockey; and his pets, Bubba and Bruno.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association Animal Shelter, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311.
