Walter Longworth Shelton, 84, passed away on October 9, 2022. He was born on July 15, 1938, in Chattanooga, TN to Edward Nicholas Shelton and Mary Longworth Shelton. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Emily Shelton Gann. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lilie Healy Shelton; daughter, Lilie Shelton Hudson (Robert); son, John Longworth Shelton (Ingrid); and three grandchildren, Lilie Jane Hudson (Robert), Clark Longworth Shelton, and Patrick Francis Shelton.
Growing up in Decatur, GA, Walter achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and was a proud member of Troop 175. He graduated from Madison High School, Madison, NJ, and attended the Georgia Institute of Technology where he earned his BS degree in Industrial Management and was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity. Walter was active in the Georgia Tech Alumni Association and an avid fan of the Yellow Jackets. He was a lifelong Episcopalian and a member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church.
After graduating from Georgia Tech, Walter spent his entire career with The Coca-Cola Company and retired after 34 years. His dedication to The Coca-Cola Company took him and his family up and down the eastern United States as well as globally before he eventually re-settled in his hometown of Atlanta. Upon his retirement, Walter’s love of boating and his family shone brightly as many fun adventures and life-long memories were made at sea or the shore. His unselfish love for his family was always evident as he prioritized and planned great adventures for all to enjoy.
A memorial service to honor Walter will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 21 at the Dignity Memorial H.M. Patterson & Son – Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30328. Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM preceding the service.
The family requests that memorials be made to Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, 5775 Glenridge Drive, Bldg. B Suite 370, Atlanta, GA 30328.
