Obit: J.L. Shelton, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by John W. Harris, Brooklyn NY 11230
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(From the November 21, 1957 Winn Parish Enterprise/Winnfield News-American)

Final Rites Held For J. L. Shelton At Sardis Nov. 20

Joseph L. Shelton, one of Winn Parish's leading Baptist Church laymen, died at
his home in the Sardis Community at 7:30 p.m., November 19, following a brief
illness.  He was 88.

Mr. Shelton, a lifelong resident of Winn Parish, had been a deacon for over 65
years.  In addition to being a member of the Sardis Baptist Church, he took an
active part in civic and community activities.

Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Sardis Baptist Church
with Rev. E. B. Barton and Rev. T. T. Edwards officiating.

Interment was in the Sardis Cemetery under direction of Southern Funeral Home
of Winnfield.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Mary Shelton, Sardis; five sons, J. T. Shelton,
Bossier City; J. B. Shelton, Dodson; J. W. Shelton, Calvin; Monroe and V. L.
Shelton both of Winnfield; two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Phillen and Mrs. E. J.
Hugh, both of Shreveport, and 28 grandchildren.

(Submitted by John W. Harris, 1180 E. 8th St., Brooklyn, NY 11230,
Jwharris60@aol.com)