James proudly served his country in the Air Force. James enjoyed being outside, whether it was hunting, fishing, working on cars or bird watching at Palo Duro Canyon. His family was very important to him. James will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Ann Shelton; and a son, James Travis Shelton.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Shelton and wife Phyllis of Tulsa, Okla., Steve Shelton and wife LeAnn of Amarillo; and four grandchildren, Lakin Shelton, Paige Shelton, Quin Shelton and Peyton Shelton.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to a charity of choice.