Kenneth Eugene Shelton was born Nov. 22, 1933, in Cleveland, Texas, to parents John Howard Shelton Sr. and Addie Smith Shelton. He entered heaven’s gates on Oct. 24, 2025, at the age of 91.
Kenneth lived his life under God’s grace and salvation, serving in the ministry as pastor of several churches since the 1950s. He retired from pastoring in Hempstead, Texas, and had since served faithfully as missions director of his beloved church home, Calvary Baptist Church in Coldspring, Texas.
He will always remain father, grandfather, great-grandfather and more to family and friends who truly lived, loved and laughed with him daily. He left precious memories in the lives of all who knew him. First and foremost, he wanted everyone to know his Father, Lord and Savior in this life so we can gather together in the next.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, John and Addie Shelton; wives, Patricia Lanell Shelton and Joyce Shelton; daughter, Janet Magnon; great-granddaughter, Lilybelle Shelton; and brothers, John Howard Shelton Jr. and Lennon Shelton.
He is survived by his sons, Kenneth Wayne Shelton Sr. and wife, Shelly, and Jeremy N. Shelton and wife, Nicole; son-in-law, Hank Magnon; grandchildren, Tonya Gahn, Kelli Cruz, Kenneth Partlow-Shelton Jr., Christy Shelton, Jeremy Partlow-Shelton, Evan Partlow, Laney Shelton and Maya Shelton; and great-grandchildren, Tanner Gahn, Gentry Cruz, Janis Cruz, Aidan Shelton, Carlisle Shelton, Nolan Partlow-Shelton, Eden Partlow and Jude Partlow. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church in Coldspring, Texas, from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. with Bro. Mike Minter officiating. Burial will follow in Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Partlow-Shelton Jr., Jeremy Partlow-Shelton, Evan Partlow, Tanner Gahn, Gentry Cruz and Aidan Shelton. Honorary pallbearers will be Hank Magnon, Edgar Cruz and Mike Shelton.