John Shelton

John Franklin Shelton, age 37, of North Little Rock, died Friday morning, February 6, 2009 after a long battle with brain cancer. He was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on October 8, 1971 to Ben and Alice Shelton of Jonesboro. Raised and educated in Stuttgart, John was a resident of North Little Rock since 2002. He worked for Lafferty Equipment Manufacturing for 6 years as their webmaster. John was a talented athlete during grade school and high school, playing football for the Stuttgart High School Ricebirds until graduating in 1990. John attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where his love of language and literature led him to earn a B.A. in English in 1994. John was a gifted guitarist, singer, and writer and was well known for his sense of humor and infectious laugh. He was a fervent Democrat and political buff, and an avid Razorback fan. John was known for his intelligence, courage, compassion, and fierce loyalty.

He has left many heart-broken family members and friends. He is survived by his wife, Paula McCauley-Shelton; his parents; his brother Tim Shelton of Heber Springs; brother Ken Shelton of Quitman; sister Laura Shelton of Columbus, Ohio; twin sister Julie Allen of Newport; grandmother Tersia Shelton of Jonesboro; many aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; mother-in-law; father-in-law; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and many life-long friends.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, February 11, and funeral service will be at 11 am Thursday, February 12, at the North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St. 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure, 1717 Rhode Island Ave., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036. http://www.abc2.org.