Thomas Leo Shelton

Thomas Leo “Toby” Shelton, 72 of Grubbs, Arkansas died Friday October 20, 2006 at his home. He was born in Grubbs on March 31, 1934. He lived in California for many years before moving back to Jonesboro then to Grubbs three years ago. He was retired from International Paper.

He was preceded in death by his father, W. T. Shelton and a sister, Louise McPherson.

Survivors include

Sons and Daughter-in-laws
Bill Shelton; David & Linda Shelton; and Kevin & Valerie Shelton all of Jonesboro.

Daughter and Son-in-law
Tonia & Jason Stromberg, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mother
Dollie Shelton, Jonesboro

Brothers
David S. Shelton, Brookland, Arkansas
Jerry Shelton, Atwood, Tennessee
Thomas Shelton, Jackson, Tennessee

Sisters
Wilma Easley, Ennis, Texas
Hilda Bennett, Austin Texas

13 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren

Numerous nephews and nieces.

Graveside services will be 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at Philadelphia Cemetery with Eulogist Jerry Shelton officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers are Chris Barton, Alex Shelton, Steve Shelton, Stan Shelton, T.C. Shelton and Charles Fred Summers.

Visitation will be from noon until 2:00 Tuesday at Emerson Funeral Home .