Eric L. Shelton

Eric served in the United States Air Force just shy of 5 years during the Iraq War.

One of Eric’s favorite hobbies was playing his guitar. He spent hours teaching himself how to play.

Eric was preceded in death by his mother, Vicki; maternal grandparents, Fredo and Dorothy Hamilton; and paternal grandfather, Chris Shelton.

Survivors include: wife, Penny; father, Randy and wife, Patti Shelton, Newton, KS; brothers, Brian and wife, Erin Shelton, Independence, KS and Greg and wife, Megan Shelton, Ardmore, OK; paternal grandmother, Laverne Shelton, Tishomingo, OK; niece, Abby; nephews, Eli and Caleb; numerous aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.

A Private Family Inurnment will take place at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita, KS.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with The Salvation Army, Downtown Wichita Koch Center, 350 N. Market St., Wichita, KS 67202 or online at https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/wichita/ways-to-give/