John R. Shelton, age 63, of Shelton Hollow Road, Creston, passed away Saturday morning, November 5, 2016, at his home.

John was born August 5, 1953 in Ashe County, a son of the late William Raymond Shelton and Opal Roark Shelton. He was a general farmer on his own farm.

John is survived by his wife, Evelyn Price Shelton of the home; one son, Daniel Shelton and wife Veronica of Creston; two granddaughters, Carrie Price and Nevada Price, both of Creston; one grandson, Shelton Price of Creston; four sisters, Barbara Ann Howard and husband Dana of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, Phyllis Flannery and husband Dwight of Thomasville, Janet Lott and husband Gerry of Morganton, and Connie Canter and husband Larry of Zionville, and three brothers, J.C. Shelton and wife Bernice of Creston, Jack Shelton and wife Wanda of Vilas, and James Shelton and wife April of Mountain City, Tennessee. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for John R. Shelton will be conducted Monday evening, November 7, 2016, at 8:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. The body will lie in state, at the chapel, from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock. Officiating will be Reverend Spencer Roark. Graveside services and burial will be conducted Tuesday morning, November 8, 2016, at 11:00 o'clock.

The family will receive friends Monday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock, at the funeral home, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Medi Home Hospice, 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 102, Boone, North Carolina, 28607.

Online condolences may be sent to the Shelton family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.