James Glenn Shelton

Glenn Shelton, age 89, of Kensett died early Saturday morning after a long and extremely courageous battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Louise Smith Shelton; by two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Brandy Shelton of Coal Hill, Ark. and Jim and Lori Shelton of Searcy, Ark. He is also survived by his three precious grand-daughters who were the delight of his life: Madison Shelton of Coal Hill and Sarah and Hannah Shelton of Searcy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Hazel Shelton, by two sisters, Ima Harrison and Dean Roberson, and one brother, Gerald Shelton. During his long life, he has also been preceded in death by a host of very close friends. He was a longtime member of the Cloverdale Church of Christ and for many years was extremely active in various ministries and works as long as his health allowed. He was born on June 5, 1922 near Pangburn, Ark. He was a graduate of Kensett High School and served his country as a machinist mate in the United States Coast Guard during World War II aboard the USS Joseph T. Dickman. The ship ferried troops between Honolulu and Manila. In 1950 he began a career with Arkansas Power and Light as a distribution designer that would last for 35 years, retiring in 1985. He was also a longtime member of the Kensett School Board and helped to oversee the formation and development of the Riverview School System as a member of that board. He was extremely active in his retirement, engaging in activities ranging from farming, automobile painting, home building and remodeling, gardening, and his love of horses. In 1996, at the age of 74, he opened Shelton Family Restaurant in Kensett. The establishment quickly became a very popular local favorite until it was destroyed by a tornado in 2001. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday Feb. 27, 2012 at Roller Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2012 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at White County Memorial Gardens. He will be greatly missed. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.