Shelton was a graduate of Marion High School. He worked as a Heavy Equipment operator and was a member of operating engineers Local 406 since 1959. He enjoyed deer hunting, camping, fishing, playing Canasta and country music.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Clark Dartez; five Children, Dale (Irene) Dartez of Bundick Lake; Darrell (Debbie) Dartez of Ragley; Karl (Mona) Dartez of Longville; Randy (Sonya) of Lake Charles; Tina (Eugene) Rogers of Anacoco. Seven grandchildren Robbie, Angie, Jessica, Bruce, Samuel, Courtney and Waylon. Seven great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Cadence, Brycen, Kinley, Kyler, Devin and Amyah. Four step-grandchildren, Aaron, Jenny, Justin and Jett. Three step-great-grandchildren, Addy, Aiden and Lyla; Sister-in-law Sissy Bourgue, Kristi Clark, Lucy Royer; Brother-in-law Daryl Royer, Keith Foster.
Shelton was preceded in death by his parents Siule and Addie Dartez.
The family would like to welcome friends and relatives to Hixson Moss Bluff chapel on Saturday, July 20, 2024 for a memorial service with visitation beginning at 11am until the time of service at 12 pm.
The family will hold a private burial at a later date.
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