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Obituary For Robert "Tommy" Shelton
Robert “Tommy” Shelton Sr.,79, of Madison, NC passed Monday, March 3, 2025. Public viewing will be held 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m.– 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, at St. Stephens United Methodist Church, Madison, NC. The “Home Going” service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with interment following at Collins Cemetery, Madison, NC.
Robert Wayne Shelton, Sr. peacefully departed this life on Monday, March 3, 2025 at the Gibson House in Wentworth, NC, after an 8 year cancer battle. Robert was a loving husband, father, grand and great-grandfather. He was affectionately known as Tommy, Poppie, Da Sheriff and Deddie. He was born on November 14, 1945 to the late Harden Lester Shelton, Sr. and Katherine Millner Shelton of Ridgeway, Virginia. Robert graduated from Dewey Mason High School in Ridgeway, Virginia where he played football.
He married Vera Mozelle Anderson on September 24, 1966 and 3 children, Nichelle, Tammy and Bobby were born of their marriage. Robert retired from the Madson Police Department in the 1990s. He was a Captain, who achieved Advanced Law Enforcement Certification as well as the Revolver Sharp Shooter Award. Robert also worked for Continental Canning, Douglas battery and RF Micro Devices.
Robert was a faithful member of St. Stephens United Methodist Church, where he had several roles in the church, including being a Lay Leader. He was a past member of Mayo Missionary Baptist Church and Beulah Baptist Church. Robert was a committed brother of Madison Lodge No. 563 of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Mason of North Carolina and Jurisdictions, Incorporated. He previously held the set in the lodge of the Chaplain.
“Poppie” loved outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, racing, gardening, cutting wood and spending time with his family, his lodge and his church.
Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Mozelle Anderson Shelton, his parents, Harden and Katherine Shelton and siblings, Roberta S. Dalton, Audrey S. Penn, Paul Shelton and Phyllis S. DeJarnette.
Robert is survived by his children, Nichelle Shelton (Lynnette), Tamara Shelton (Clarence) and Robert Shelton, Jr. (Mela); his brothers, Harden L. Shelton, Jr., Alvin G. Shelton (Deborah Renea), is sister, Margaret A. Faust (Joseph); his granddaughters Mi’Osha Scarver (Devante), Tia Salomon (Gregory), Memorie Neal, Malerie Neal, Marley Neal. Shelia Anderson, sister-in-law and Michael Dejarnette, brother-in-law as well as six great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, family and friends.
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Thank you all so much for your kind words. We the family appreciate all your acts of kindness. Please continue to pray for us. We love you all! The family
Condolence to the Shelton family deapthy sympathy. I'm a classmate of. Audrey S Penn.. I'm surely he ill be greatly miss by all who knew him.
Roberta. Taylor Carter All the Taylor family that went to school with the. Shelton family.
Condolence deputy sympathy to the family im Audrey S penn classmate I'm sure he will be greatly miss .
Roberta Taylor Carter The. Taylor. FAMILY
Prayers for the family. I remember Tommy from growing up in Madison-Mayidan. Very nice gentleman.
A Good Man....My Sgt....taught me a lot. A Fine Christian Gentleman..Say Hello to Mozell for me. Talk to you later Captain!!! Thank You Tommy....Sgt.Tom Tesh MPD
To my family I offer my condolences. Uncle Tommy will be missed but he is living his eternal life now. Take your rest.
To my family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Praying for strength and comfort in the days ahead. Uncle Tommy take your rest. Love you, Sonya.
Nichelle and Family.... GOD will take care of you and your family giving you strength, hope and peace during this difficult time. Be blessed; much love and More Prayers..
My deepest sympathy to the family during this difficult time. May the Lord comfort you now and in the days to come. Rest on Tommy.
It is with inexpressible sadness that we offer our love and condolences to Nichelle, TaMara, Bobby, and their families at such a time as this. Our brother Tommy, your dad, was indeed a man of the spiritual cloth. He loved the Lord! Furthermore, he loved his family, friends, community, his church, and the organizations he was both an active member and a dedicated leader. We will miss him, but look forward to reuniting, along with him and other family members in Heaven. Rest in Heavenly Peace, #6!! Love forever!!
Mr. Tommy was a great neighbor & friend to our family. He was dedicated to his church and community his presence will be greatly missed. His family is in my prayers!
Condolences to the Family.Praying , God be your strength during this . Curtis Ziglar and Family
To Bobby and family,we are so sorry to hear about your loss, our prayers are with you all at this time, may God give you strength needed during this time.
Nichelle, Tammy, Bobby and extended family, we extend our condolences and prayers. We grew up as neighbors on Ayersville Road. My siblings attended school with you. We fondly summers at Vacation Bible School at St. Stephens. We waved and chatted often with your sweet mom, Mozelle, as she passed our home on her daily walks. We also grew up with Tommy serving our community and making sure we were safe. Now that Tommy and Mozelle are reunited, they are your forever guardian angels. I pray the love they had for you, the sweet memories of them as your parents, and the impact they had on others will forever make you smile. God's got You! Continue to lean on Him! Teresa Kellam-Gilchrist, Doris Kellam and Family
Rest in peace Uncle Tommy.
Tamara and family sending our condolences and prayers to you and your family. May he rest in eternal peace.
Prayers and Condolences to you, Sistar Tamara, and your family! We will continue to lift you all up in prayer! God Bless you!
WM,WP Anthony D. Fulp and PWM Shannon Fulp
My condolences to the family sorry for your loss sending prayers up for the family. Susan Little Scales
TaMara.. I'm so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.. I love you
My condolences to the Shelton family so sorry to hear of the passing of Tommy the Praying for your you and family
Rest easy my friend, your fight was one of strength and will power. It's time to rest easy. Thank you for all the gardening tips for my vegetables I will do you proud this summer.
So sorry for your loss. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Felisha, Kenadie & Karter
I am so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Praying for the family in the days to come
My prayers and condolences to the family. RIP Uncle Tommy.
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