Mr. Daniel Marcus Shelton

      Mr. Daniel Marcus Shelton was blessed with an abundance of leadership qualities. It would be accurate to say that this man was an outstanding luminary and that his natural abilities served him well. He knew with certainty how he wanted to set priorities in all aspects of his life. He struck those who knew him as the kind of person who awoke in the morning with a clear sense of exactly what he expected from his day and how to set about accomplishing those goals. Daniel was a man who definitely liked order and was most comfortable with an organized and structured lifestyle. When this climate was absent, Daniel would set about immediately to create it.

      Daniel was born on October 22, 1982 at Parkland Memorial Hospital @6am in Dallas, Texas. His parents were Johnny and Dolly Shelton. Daniel was raised in Dallas, Texas. Daniel was brought up to be reasonable in his actions and was taught to use his intellect wisely. He was an honest and straightforward child, traits that reinforced his self-confidence. Even at a young age, Daniel was credited with having a positive influence on those around him.

      The positive atmosphere that Daniel generated spread to his family. Daniel was raised with 3 siblings. Johnny D. Shelton, Kiesa M. Fleming, Desiray N, Shelton. Daniel served as a catalyst within the family. He often found himself in the role of providing fair solutions to those sibling disputes. In every family activity, Daniel was able to demonstrate his uncommon logic and skill at building compromise.

      Daniel's enthusiasm for learning and the personal energy that enthusiasm generated led to his exhibiting leadership qualities early on in his childhood. He liked to see things executed properly and showed a skill for taking control of situations that were drifting out of control. At the same time, he was willing to experiment with different approaches as he worked a plan towards a solution. As a young boy, he Football and Track. Church programs and little league football. Singing and music Keyboard. Always made good grades.

      When it came to academics and school, Daniel's organizational skills reaped dividends. Daniel was able to create a system for getting his class work done in a proper and timely manner. With a strong ability to analyze his schoolwork and assignments, he could apply a practical, common sense approach completing his studies. He showed a natural curiosity in the manner in which he tackled new types of problems and would regularly challenge his own reasoning ability in finding solutions. He graduated from Cedar Hill High school and L. G. Pinkston HS in 2001. He enjoyed some courses more than others and developed favorite classes and teachers. English, Science, History. Ms. Nickson. Lead his Football team in a championship and he was the VIP on the team.

      The work habits and approaches to studying that Daniel utilized in high school also served him well in college. Daniel always seemed on a quest for knowledge. He was able to generalize, summarize and compile information for his classes, employing a matter-of-fact approach. Daniel was intuitive and mentally alert, seemed to crave the challenge of solving complex problems. Tyler Texas College. He wanted to join the FRAT life and be a Delta.

      In a group of friends and acquaintances, Daniel was typically the first person to take the initiative to go up and greet someone new. That quality made him very approachable by others throughout his life. This same quality brought Daniel the reward of many friends. Maintaining loyalty to those friends was a trait that came naturally to Daniel. He believed that he should treat others in a fair manner, in the same way he wanted to be treated. Daniel also showed a great deal of appreciation for the accomplishments of his friends. Marcus loving, Robert King, Larenzo Kelly, Billy Nickels, Lenzie Hill. Marcus loving, Robert King, and Larenzo Kelly.

      As Daniel knew in other aspects of his life, he had a clear vision of what he sought in a relationship and worked hard to achieve it. On September 17, 2014 Daniel exchanged wedding vows with Catrina Y Smith-Shelton at Dallas Texas of Dallas Texas. Catrina was a significant part of his life, and it wasn’t necessary for Daniel to be overly sentimental or expressive about it for others to be aware of their mutual devotion. Daniel's secret to success was that he always kept the lines of communication open in the marriage and applied the important skill of being a good listener.

      Family and children were important to Daniel, even if he didn’t always show it. Daniel was blessed with 3, Brandon D. Shelton, Julian R. Smith, Chole A. Smith. They were also blessed with 0, 0. Daniel was able to keep order in the family by using the same efficient and straightforward methods with the family as he did at work. Daniel rarely made a scene when it came to discipline. Instead, he was subtle and patient in his dealings when teaching the children right from wrong.

      At work Daniel was viewed as a natural leader. He could marshal all of the available resources, including personnel and materials, in order to meet virtually any objective. He was great at developing strategies and made maximum progress with little wasted effort. Daniel was also adept at uncovering new and more efficient ways of getting things done. He was able to establish and meet objectives and schedules through long range planning and was always able to keep the big picture clearly in sight. Although Daniel might have been described by some as an overachiever, he was without question a dedicated and diligent employee. His primary occupation was Security. He was employed for 5.

      Not only did Daniel find pleasure in pursuing his various hobbies, he also enjoyed the discovery and research involved in learning about them. His skill at problem solving had a positive influence on these activities as well. His favorite pursuits were spending time with family, playing his games, and watching football.

      No matter what the activity was, Daniel had the ability to motivate others. This talent influenced his participation in sports, too. He sought out the possibilities in a competitive situation, and he stayed cool and calm under pressure. He relished the stimulation of the action and energy associated with sports. In high school, Daniel played Football, and ran track swimming. In his college years, Daniel continued to stay active by trying out for indoor football. Recreational sports included Football swimming and running. He was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were Football, basketball, and wrestling.

      Daniel was a man who took pride in upholding his beliefs. Politically, Daniel was Democrat.

      Daniel lived his life guided by a well-defined set of beliefs. His faith and religion were important aspects of those beliefs. He was a member of Community Baptist since childhood.

      There were occasions in Daniel's life where he would find himself involved in a cause or leading an organization and event where his drive to complete the project or meet the established goal was more important than his concern for the philosophy behind it. It was this kind of commitment and drive that earned him praise and honors throughout his life. Some of his most prestigious awards included Football, and Track.

      Traveling, especially vacations, was another way for Daniel to apply his exceptional leadership and organizational skills. He liked exploring different places but also enjoyed designing and scheduling the trips in advance. He had real talent for developing the perfect itineraries. Favorite vacations included San Diego California to visit his sister.

      Daniel passed away on December 24, 2022 at Baylor Scott and White. Heart problem. He is survived by parents Johnny and Dolly Shelton, Childrens Julian, Chole, and Brandon. Services were held at Laura Land. Daniel was laid to rest in Laura Land.

      Mr. Daniel Marcus Shelton knew what he wanted from life and never hesitated in going after it. He could be characterized as a driven individual, someone who understood the importance of achievement. Daniel was decisive and outspoken at times but was also positive and upbeat about most things. He was a leader, both intentionally and sometimes by default. If he saw that something needed to be done, he was always ready to step up and actualize, organize and implement a plan.

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