Willard "Ralph" Shelton Sr., age 80, of Clinton, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 at his home. He was co-owner of A Plus Paint and Body in Lenoir City where he retired. Ralph was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his father Ancil Shelton; mother Susie Goins Shelton; sister Elizabeth Jervis.
He is survived by:
Wife of 59 years: Earleen C. Shelton of Clinton
Son: Willard "Willie" Ralph Shelton Jr. and wife Cindy of Powell
Daughters: Kathy D. Nogradi and husband Scott of Clinton
Dianna S. Eldridge of Clinton
Grandsons: James and Will Eldridge of Powell
Paul Scott Nogradi Jr. of Clinton
Michael Eldridge of Pafftown, N.C.
Zachary Murray of Powell
Granddaughters: Molly Eldridge of Powell
Amber Murray of Clinton
Sisters: Virginia Dobell and Beverly Benjamin of Cincinnati, Ohio
Mildred Bunch of Williamsburg, Ky
Shirley Chinn of Oak Ridge
Brother: Ray Shelton of Knoxville
Several nephews, nieces, family and friends
The family will receive friends Sunday, September 28th from 5-7PM at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with a service to follow at 7PM. A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 29th at 1PM at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com