In loving memory of
Steven N. Shelton

September 11, 1969 - September 15, 2009

Steven N. Shelton, 40, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.

Steven was born September 11, 1969, in Kansas City, Kansas, a son of Carl Edward Shelton and Betty Ann Fowler Marks. He was reared and received his education in Pine Bluff, graduating from Watson Chapel High School in 1987.

Steven married Kelli Barraclough on August 13, 2002, in Pine Bluff.

He was a Body Shop Manager for George Motes Auto Sales for 5 years, before going to work for NES Rentals in Little Rock, where he currently worked as a mechanic and truckdriver.
Steven was the lead singer of the local band Black Iris.

He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Kelli Barraclough Shelton of Jefferson; a daughter, Sunni Jo Shelton of Jefferson; a brother, Michael L. Shelton of Little Rock; three sisters, Elizabeth Holly Marks of Little Rock, Tiffany Shelton of Missouri, and Courtney Shelton of Georgia; his parents, Carl Edward Shelton and Betty Ann Fowler Marks; a nephew, Lewis Shelton of Little Rock; and a niece, Katelyn Michelle Foster of Little Rock.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2009, at 10:00 AM, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson.

Funeral Services:Saturday, Sep. 19, 2009 10:00 amChapel of Ralph Robinson & Son

Steven (left), Grandma Rupe (center), Michael (right), Ryan Fannan (front)

circa 1974

Sad Times for the Shelton Family

My step-son Steven was killed on September 15, 2009 in a freak car accident. He was loved and will be missed by many.

The photo above was taken in 1980 when Michael and Steven were visiting us for the summer. I recently saw a photo of Steven taken only a few days (or weeks ago) and I had no doubt that it was him. For those who did not know Steven, he is on the far right of the photo - Michael on the far left.

My memories of Steven are that of a shy, quiet little boy who loved to smile and laugh and hang out with his brother. His sweetness seemed to be contagious and all those who met him would instantly fall in love with him.

Below is an article regarding the accident. Services will be held on Saturday in Pine Bluff, AR.

REDFIELD MAN KILLED IN ACCIDENT
BY THE COMMERCIAL STAFFWednesday, September 16, 2009 11:06 PM CDT
A Redfield man was killed and a second man injured when a large tree fell on the vehicle they were in Tuesday night in Jefferson County.

A preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police indicated Steven N. Shelton, 40, was eastbound on Arkansas 104 at 10:04 p.m., when the tree fell from the south side of the roadway and on top of the 1996 Chevrolet he was driving.Trooper Oscar Bullard reported that the impact from the tree caused Shelton to lose control and the vehicle overturned in a ditch full of water on the north side of the roadway.Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley said Shelton was pronounced dead by a doctor in the Emergency Room at Jefferson Regional Medical Center at 10:47 p.m.A passenger in the vehicle, Kyle H. Stewart, 22, also of Redfield was injured and was also taken to JRMC.

Bullard said in the report it was raining and the roadway was wet when the accident was reported, and both Shelton and Stewart were wearing seat belts.The death was the 403rd reported so far this year on the state’s highways