Eddie "Si" Shelton

May 31, 1959 - December 12, 2021

Eddie “Si” Shelton, age 62 of Morristown, passed away suddenly while doing what he loved the most hunting, on Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was saved at a young age and was preceded in death by his father, Pat Shelton; grandparents, Doc and Edith Akins; and mother-in-law, Argeline Roach. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Shirley Shelton; mother, Effie Shelton; children, Christy (Shawn) Asbury, Tasha (Will) Dougherty, and Brad (Taylor) Shelton; brother, Scottie (Nancy) Shelton; grandchildren, Tapanga (Jacob) Gossett, Tapasya Asbury, Chris Gaby, Tristen Gaby, Bricen Gaby, Brayden Gaby, Ean Gaby, Luke Dougherty, Nick Dougherty, Kendall Shelton, and River Shelton; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Deb (Ronnie) Gibson, Sue (Bill) Maples, and Gene (the late Mary) Roach. He leaves behind his special dog, “Kane”; and also several nieces and nephews. Eddie’s life revolved around his kids and grandkids; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, and camping with his family, and had a special love for his dogs. His smile was very contagious and he will be missed by many. A special thank you to his daughter-in-law, Taylor and hunting buddies, Tyler and Matt for doing everything they could to save him and staying with him. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Alder Funeral Home and the funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Bro. Jimmy Dotson officiating. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Bethesda Cemetery. Arrangements by Alder Funeral Home