Ronald Shelton, 77, of Madison County, NC, after a long battle with dementia and many other health issues finally found rest in the arms of Jesus, Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He was born August 21, 1948, to Evert and Kathleen Shelton.

Ronald worked for 19 years for Coca-Cola before going on to work for Pepsi, where he retired after working for them for over 20 years. Ronald enjoyed fishing and tinkering on things. He always enjoyed playing pranks and enjoying time with his family.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn Shelton; sons, Roger Shelton (Marshell) and Tony Shelton (Karen); brother, Eldwin Shelton (Shirley Jo); 3 grandchildren; 4 great grandsons; and 1 great granddaughter.

He was welcomed into heaven by his brothers, Charles, Stewart, and his twin brother, whom he loved dearly, Russell, along with his mother and father, Kathleen and Evert.

His funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Red Hill Freewill Baptist Church in Marshall, NC, where he was a member for many years. Pastor Cam Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to help cover medical and funeral expenses online at, https://www.crowdfunder.com/p/ronald-shelton-funeral-expenses.

Philippians 3:20-21 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned.

Revelations 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.