Frank R. Shelton

Frank R. Shelton, 74, of Springfield, died at 2:40 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2015 at his home. Frank was born April 6, 1941 in Springfield, the son of Nelson and Tillie Ellenberg Shelton. He married Rose Brooks on April 15, 1987 in Reno, NV. Frank loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He loved fishing, gambling, working on cars, and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Frankie and Tommy Shelton; daughter, Debbie Shelton; grandson, Rex Shelton-Smith; granddaughter, Mickie Finney; and all of his siblings, Edith Savage, George Shepherd, Ruth Matson, Lorrine Shepherd, Thomas Shepherd, Francis J. Shepherd, Jr., Mae Shepherd, Lela Blackburn, Mary Shepherd, James Ellenburg, Pauline Shelton, Paul Shelton, and Mickie Lipe. He is survived by his wife, Rose Shelton of Springfield; children, Mickie (husband, Rick) Miller of ID, John Shelton, Tina Murray, Paula Mastne, Tracy (husband, Norman) Chapman, Robin (husband, Scott) Lewis, April Shelton, and Steven Mastne, all of Springfield; twenty-four grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; brother, James Ellenberg of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. Private family ceremonies were held.