Herrin- Bobby Joe Shelton, 48, of Herrin, passed away at his residence in Herrin on Monday April 4, 2005 at 6:33am.
Mr. Shelton was born on June 25, 1956 in South Bridge, Mass. to Joe and Shirley (Dailey) Shelton. He was a 1974 graduate of Herrin High School where he was a member of the Herrin High Football Team in 1973 and 1974, proudly holding a 10 & 0 record. Bobby worked as a driver for Shawnee Express, Inc in Herrin. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include-
Father- Joe Shelton- Herrin, IL
1 daughter- Rachel Shelton- DeSoto, IL
2 sons- Zach and Chris Shelton- Herrin, IL
1 brother- Dennis and Linda Shelton-Herrin, IL
1 nephew- Jeremy McBride- Herrin, IL
1 niece- Brinna Shelton-Herrin, IL
1 great niece-Madyson McBride-Herrin, IL
Several Aunts, Uncles, and cousins
Preceded by-
Mother- Shirley Shelton
Maternal Grandparents- Roy and Ruth Dailey
Paternal Grandparents- Herman and Flora Shelton
Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin has been entrusted with arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday April 7, 2005 at 1:30pm at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be held at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home from 6-9pm on Wednesday April 6, 2005.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Bobby Joe Sheltons name at Herrin Security Bank. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com