Larry K. Shelton

July 19, 1937 - August 21, 2020

Larry Kendall Shelton,83, of Troy, MI, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born on July 19, 1937 in Slayden, TN, the son of Eddie and Fannie (Smith) Shelton. Larry spent most of his childhood in Ferndale, where he developed a love of sports and his community. He was a devoted Tigers fan. Some of his fondest memories were of riding downtown on the bus to see Tigers games with his mom. Larry graduated from Lincoln High School, where he earned All State awards in baseball and basketball. He was proud to have served in the United States Marine Corps. He was the General Manager of a beer distributorship in Taylor, MI for nearly 40 years. Larry married Virginia (Gini) Smith in 1961. She preceded him in death in 1965. On July 9, 1966, Larry married Lois Moore. Together, they raised three children in Pleasant Ridge, MI for 48 years before moving to Troy, MI. Larry was an excellent example of a husband, father, and grandfather. He was genuinely interested in what was going on in everyone's lives and had a way of making everyone feel special, loved, and secure. Larry will forever be remembered for his kind, gracious ways, athleticism, and fancy yo-yo tricks. Larry also loved golf, music by Neil Diamond, and chocolate Tootsie Pops! Larry told a few good jokes—over, and over, and over again. His favorite time of year was the annual Shelton family trip to Grand Bend, Ontario. In addition to Lois, his loving wife of 54 years, Larry is survived by his children Paul (Tamara) Shelton of Rye, NY, Colleen (Lance) Bryan of Jenison, MI, and Timothy (Amanda) Shelton of Bloomfield Hills, MI. He was the proudest grandpa to Alexis Shelton, Evan Shelton, Claire Bryan, Audrey Bryan, Larysa Shelton, Sofia Shelton, William Shelton, Henry Shelton, Louisa Shelton, and Oscar Shelton. He had many special nieces and nephews and two brothers-in-law, Al Evans and Chuck Ammon. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Annette Evans, Fred Shelton, and Carol Ammon; sisters-in-law Ann Moore and Joyce Shelton, and brother-in-law Don Moore. Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, August 27 at 10:30 a.m. (visitation at 10:00) at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 3077 Gloucester Drive, Troy, MI 48084. Arrangements are with Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Directors of Royal Oak. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Grand Kids Foundation (http://grandkids.org/). Please share memories and condolences at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com