Lawrence Allen Shelton

LAWRENCE ALLEN SHELTON, 74, of Little Rock passed away on Oct. 26. He was born in Little Rock and joined the Army in 1955. After his retirement from the Army, in 1975, he enjoyed a diverse career that included civil service and several positions that allowed him to enjoy his expertise in electronics. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia; children, Carol, Maria, Tina and Thomas; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. He leaves behind his siblings, Mary, Katie, Lynnda, Robert, and Laura and their families, as well as the families of his brothers and sisters who preceded him, Katherine, Claude, Charles, Barbara, and William. He will also be missed by Nicholas and Jessica, for whom he provided a loving home, and a host of family and friends who played special roles in his life. A service with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel, 8801 Knoedl Court., Little Rock, Ark. 72205 (501) 224.2200. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home (NW Corner of I-630 and Barrow Rd). Mr. Shelton's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.