Shelton served as assistant football coach at MCHS from 1974-1989. He took over as head coach in 1990 and coached until 2000. As head coach, Shelton had a record of 78-50 and guided the Marshals to two district championships, two district runner-up finishes and one regional championship.
Shelton also served as Marshall County’s head baseball coach from 1978-1991. He is set to be inducted into the Marshall County Athletics Hall of Fame this fall.
Collier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Monday. A memorial service will be at Benton First United Methodist Church at 11 am Tuesday.
