James Woodrow Shelton

1945 ∼ 2009

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James Woodrow Shelton, 63, of Mont Belvieu, Texas and Rociada, New Mexico, died of Acute Myeloplastic Leukemia on Monday, April 27, 2009.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Orange. Reverend Joseph P. Daleo, will be the celebrant.

Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, also at the funeral home.

Born in Lafayette, Louisiana on September 20, 1945, he was the son of Woodrow and Mary Doris Duhon Shelton.

Mr. Shelton retired from the United States Steel, Cargill, and Vallourec & Mannesmann. He attended St. Mary's school and Lamar State College of Technology. He also was a member of the American Petroleum Institute.

He was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Shelton.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Shelton of Mont Belvieu, Texas and Rociada, New Mexico; children, Kimberley Shelton Rollins and her husband Kirby of Victoria TX, Kara Shelton Bear and her husband Christopher of Kingwood, TX; mother, Mary Doris Shelton of Orange; grandchildren, Truett Kyle Rollins, Rylan and Ava Bear; brothers, Patrick R. Shelton and his wife Nancy of Corales, New Mexico, Kevin A. Shelton and his wife Kristi of Orange; nieces, Arianna Shelton, Marielle Shelton; and nephew Mark Shelton of Baton Rouge.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Christopher Bear, Kirby Rollins, Mark Shelton, Lee Edwards, Mike Smith and Casey Duhon.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202, or please donate blood to either M.D. Anderson or a local bank.

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Anonymous October 18, 2012

I worked with Jim at USSteel in Baytown. We became instant friends. There are too many things to name them all that he and I did. He made working a lot more fun. Such as when he taught some of the gestures they used in Orange to talk because the pipe mi##imported-begin##Ray Cramer##imported-end##

Anonymous May 7, 2009

Carol, I remember meeting Jim at UTS nearly 23 years ago. His humor caught me a little off guard so our relationship was rocky for about 30 days - but it did not take long to appreciate and develop an affection for him. He taught many of us a lot about t##imported-begin##Roger Lindgren##imported-end##

Anonymous May 4, 2009

Jim's cooking and stories always made trips to Houston and audits more enjoyable. He will be missed! Part of the funds collected for Jim in Youngstown has been donated to LLS. Jim's family will be in all our prayers.##imported-begin##Verna Farris##imported-end##

Anonymous April 30, 2009

Dear Carol, Kim and Kara, I was so sad to hear about the death of Jimmy. You all are in my prayers. We had some great times on Westway and the Shelton family will always have a special place in my heart. Love and prayers, Regina##imported-begin##Regina Brown Dennis##imported-end##

Anonymous April 30, 2009

Carol, Jimmy's death, of course, was not a shock but it is a great loss. We loved being around both of you when you lived in Orange & when you came back and we had the chance to see you. Both of you have been very special in our lives. It's been such a s##imported-begin##Larry & Rita Bourliea##imported-end##

Anonymous April 30, 2009

Pat: I am so sorry for your loss. I can truly empathize with the loss of a sibling. It really helps to remember all of the wonderful and funny stories from our childhood. You and your entire family are in my prayers.##imported-begin##Christal Lawrence Finck##imported-end##

Anonymous April 29, 2009

I never had the privilege of meeting Jim, but we talked weekly the last fews years he worked for V&M. I always enjoyed hearing from him, because he made me laugh. He always talked about his family & how much he loved & appreciated them. Also he would t##imported-begin##Dawn Smith##imported-end##

Anonymous April 29, 2009

Jim was a great guy and always good for a laugh at hunting camp. I was hoping to see him at an event in Lafayette next month. He will surely be missed by all. The Bullen's##imported-begin##Bill Bullen##imported-end##

Anonymous April 29, 2009

Carol, Kara, & Kim: My prayers are with you all. Jim was such a sweet man who deeply loved you so much. I know he fought to beat the cancer with everything he had. His wonderful sense of humor, not to mention so many other unique qualities will certain##imported-begin##Kathy Garrett##imported-end##

Anonymous April 29, 2009

This great man will surley be missed. The family will be in our daily prayers.##imported-begin##Jim Hickman##imported-end##

Anonymous April 29, 2009

Jim was a wonderful person and a great cook! I gave him a hard time about his chili after he revealed one of his ingredients to me during a Champions cookoff one year. I always hoped he was not telling the truth! LOL##imported-begin##Tish Hinton##imported-end##

Anonymous April 29, 2009

Carol,Kim,Kara I'm so sorry for your loss. Jim was so much fun and full of life. I enjoyed getting to know y'all as nieghbors. He was a real family man and you always knew where he stood. As Always Best wishes and strength from God. Jacque Wiggins##imported-begin##Jacque Wiggins##imported-end##

Anonymous April 29, 2009

Ms. Shelton, Kimmie, and Kara I remember the homemade rootbeer Mr. Shelton used to make. It was Great! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Windy, Kim, Lorene, Rick and Kathy##imported-begin##Windy##imported-end##

Anonymous April 29, 2009

Prior to his retirement from V&M, every trip that I made to the Houston facility was more enjoyable when I could visit with Jimmy. I enjoyed his stories and especially his cooking. He is a gem! He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out ##imported-begin##Mary Ann DeCapita##imported-end##

Anonymous April 29, 2009

Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.##imported-begin##Darinda Certa Bartee##imported-end##

Anonymous April 29, 2009

Please except our heart felt condolence. Jim was a great neighbor and friend and we will miss him very much. Our heart and prayers go out to Carroll, Kim, and Kara, and families##imported-begin##Rick Brummett##imported-end##

Anonymous April 28, 2009

I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. I still remember Jimmy as one hell of a drummer in high school. I am glad we got to take the cruise together in 2004. I hope you both enjoyed it too.##imported-begin##Joe Giarratano##imported-end##

Anonymous April 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. I work at Premier Pipe and worked with Jim processing claims. He was a wonderful person and a good friend - not to mention a great cook! God bless you all!##imported-begin##Karen Anderson##imported-end##

Anonymous April 28, 2009

Jim was a wonderful friend and co-worker. He always made me laugh and I will miss him terribly. My sympathies and prayers go to his family. Sincerely, Tom Franklin##imported-begin##Tom Franklin##imported-end##

Anonymous April 28, 2009

Carol and family, I have worked with Jim for nearly 30 years going back to his days at UTS. I enjoyed each time we were together whether it was working, cooking for the golf outing or just shooting the breeze. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts an##imported-begin##Rusty Blue##imported-end##

Anonymous April 28, 2009

Kevin and Family, My heart goes out to all of you at this time. It's only been 6 weeks since my own brother, Jimbo, passed away and I truly feel your pain. I will be praying for you and your family at this difficult time.##imported-begin##Annie David Koehler##imported-end##

Anonymous April 28, 2009

Jim will be remembered by our family with such fond memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful person with us all those years. Our sincerest sympathy and love to your family, Stephanie Luna, Pat Crock##imported-begin##The Luna and Heller Families##imported-end##

Anonymous April 28, 2009

Jim and I spent the last decade collecting the State Quarters. He sent me the "D's" and I sent him the "P's". We also became pen pals over our quarters and I had a chance to learn first hand that Jim Shelton was a great guy. Our last conversation was a ##imported-begin##Melissa Himes##imported-end##

Anonymous April 28, 2009

Have great memories of hunting with Jim. It was great to have such a cheerful and happy guy at the hunting camp. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. Jimmy & Debra Garcia##imported-begin##Jimmy Garcia##imported-end##