Emory Lee

Shelton

Emory Lee Shelton son of the late Cruise Emory Shelton and Oda Mae Sloss Shelton was born at Potosi, Missouri, on July 16, 1959. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, Missouri, on April 27, 2014, at the age of 54.

On October 5, 1985 in Park Hills, Missouri, Emory was united in marriage to Connie Pogue. Emory was the Pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Emory's hobbies included fishing, hunting, hunting mushrooms, digging roots, arrow head hunting and going on float trips. Emory loved God and his church family. His greatest joy was spending time with his family especially his grandson, Colton.

Emory was preceded in death by his Parents, and one sister, Karen White.

Emory is survived by his wife, Connie Shelton of Ellington, Missouri, one daughter, Sarah Shelton of Farmington, Missouri, his grandson, Colton Vinson of Farmington, Missouri, two brothers, Dean Shelton and wife Sandy of Potosi, Missouri, Robert Shelton and wife Leslie of Leadwood, Missouri, two sisters, Gloria Warden of Caledonia, Missouri, Mary Cyr of St. Louis, Missouri, and one brother-in-law, Paul White of Belgrade, Missouri. Emory will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Tuesday, April 29 ^th 5 to 8 PM

Funeral Services: Wednesday, April 30 ^th 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Pastors, Melvin Meade and Lee Miller

Burial: Doe Run Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers:

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: McSpadden Funeral Home, for funeral expenses.