Jerry Ashton Shelton

August 3, 1949 - March 4, 2020

Jerry Ashton Shelton, age 70 years, a resident of Beverly, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at his home. He was born August 3, 1949 at Cheat Bridge, WV a son of the late William Raymond Shelton and the late Lillian Daft Phillips. On August 11, 1979 in Elkins he was married to Sharon Lynn Kalbaugh Shelton who survives at Beverly. Also surviving are four sons, Jeremiah Raymond Shelton, Elkins, John David Shelton, Clarksburg, WV, Jerry Laural Smith of Covington, VA and Joshua Scott Smith of Calhoun, GA. Three sisters, Kathleen “Kathy” Moore, Clarksburg, WV, Janet Rae Talbott and Gloria June Miller both of Elkins and twelve grandchildren also survive. Also preceding him in death were three sisters, Nancy Carol McDowny, Dorothy Lee Durante and Sandra Sue Brown and two brothers, Robert Nestor Shelton and Wilbur William Shelton. Jerry was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in Korea. He was employed by CXS Railroad as a Car Inspector prior to his retirement. Friends may call from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Terry Burgess officiating. Presentation of the American Flag will be made by members of the West Virginia National Guard Honor Guard Program and cremation will follow. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Jerry Aston Shelton. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfunerlahome.com.