William Shelton

William "Bill" Shelton, 89, passed away February 15, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born October 2, 1932, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to the late Ottrell Lee Shelton, Sr. and Thelma Lee Tichenor. He worked at GE and MPD for 35 years and at the public library for 50 years. Bill was a faithful member of St. Martin Catholic Church; there, he was a member of the choir and served as a lector. He was also a member of the GE Choir and the Darnek Club. Bill enjoyed dancing, gardening, his grandchildren, chickens, and especially his dog Katie. He was also a cheerleader during his high school years at Owensboro High School. Along with his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his brothers, Ottrell Lee "Joe" Shelton, Jr. and James Edgar "Jim" Shelton. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary Jane Carlin Shelton; his children, William "Bill" (Ann) Shelton Jr. of Louisville, Norman "Wayne" (Karen) Shelton of Philpot, James (Shelly) Shelton of Madisonville, Janet (Paul) Layman of Utica, Lea Ann Wilson of Owensboro, and Michael "Mike" (Samantha) Shelton of Owensboro; his grandchildren, Lyn (Bryan), Elizabeth (Jacob), William III (Kristin), Benjamin (Stephanie), Karissa (Jeremy), Charlie (Becky), Derek (Michelle), Kaylie (Seth), Taylor (Amy), Jody (Michaela), Brian, Paul W. (Ginny), Rob (Samantha), Sara (Clayton), Steve (Meghan), Mike (Ashley), Allee (Bradley), Edward, Maggie, Jane Dawson, Michael, Alyssa, and Ryker; 37 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Mike (Beth) Carlin; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Byron and Diane Lane. Service will be 10:30 am on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at St. Martin Catholic Church with Father Pat Bittel celebrating. Burial to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory and again on Tuesday February 22, 2022 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at the funeral home. Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Shelton. Share your messages of condolence with the family of William "Bill" Shelton and sign his virtual guestbook by going to www.haleymcginnis.com