During his teenage years, Butch and his family moved to Eunice, LA, where he graduated from Eunice High School. It was there that he met the love of his life, Anna, at the Sonic Drive-In his father owned. Butch embarked on a successful career in the petroleum industry, earning numerous awards and recognitions. He eventually became the owner and co-owner of several businesses, with his greatest pride being TFGroup LLC, an award-winning distributorship for multiple manufacturers. Working alongside his children brought him immense joy.
The son of a PGA golf pro, Butch held a deep love for the sport and treasured the time spent on the course with family and friends. One of his proudest achievements was building homes for his children and their families, ensuring they each had a special place to call home. Known for his quick wit, Butch served as President of the Sarcasm Society, always ready to share a joke and bring laughter to those around him.
Butch's life was marked by generosity and kindness, always ready to lend a helping hand. His colorful life experiences made him a gifted storyteller and the life of any gathering.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Anna (Fruge) Shelton; his children, James Nicholas Shelton (Krysta), Jamie Nicole Shelton (Truman Holland), and Katie Shelton Compton (Mark); and his beloved grandchildren, Reese Taylor Shelton, Remi Ella Shelton, Jaxon Andrew Compton, and Kai James Compton. He is also survived by his brother, James Michael Shelton, his brother-in-law, Leonard Courville, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James H. Shelton, Jr., and Betty Lou (Dunn) Shelton, and his sister, Claudia Shelton Courville.
Services will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Grace Funeral Home, 450 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington, LA 70433. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM, followed by a memorial service at 4:00 PM. Interment will take place at St. Lazarus of Bethany Memorial Garden following the service.
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