James Shelton

James Edward Shelton Jr., age 64, passed peacefully in the arms of his family on August 1st, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a courageous battle with Covid. James (Jim) was born on April 2nd, 1957 in Quincy, Illinois to Darlene Shelton and James Shelton Sr. He went to Quincy Senior High and later acquired his GED. He later moved to Greenfield, Tennessee with his family in 1982 and lived there for the rest of his life. He had a successful construction company, and owned and operated two thriving restaurants, Shelton’s Restaurant and Wimpy’s Corner, in his community of Greenfield, Tennessee. Jim was happily engaged to Carolina Robbins who was his partner in life for 34 years at the time of his death.
Jim is survived by his fiance, Carolina Robbins; his parents, James Edward Shelton Sr. and Darlene Griffin Shelton; Siblings, Tammy Kinard, Lisa Shelton, Dawn (Carey) Lampkins, J.C.Shelton, Danny (Laura) Shelton; Children, Jamion (Laura) Shelton, Kristi (Kevin) Davison, Wesley (Hannah) Britt, Christian Robbins; Grandchildren, Kenny Davison, Makala Sitzes, Malori Shelton, Dylan Davison, Maura Shelton, Riley Britt, Abby Britt, Bryar Britt; Ashlan Shelton. Jim is predeceased by his grandparents; Step-father, Charlie Holman; Siblings, Jeff Shelton, Randy Shelton. Jim was a hard worker who took pride in his many businesses. He was known as a “second father” by many and wanted to make sure everyone felt as though they were special in their own way. He enjoyed cooking for everyone, watching Nascar racing, and anything Harley Davidson. He loved helping the community and anyone who was in need. He loved to participate in the Angel Tree charity every year at Christmas, where he would buy special gifts for children in need. People adored him for his kind-hearted personality and sense of humor. He has touched many lives through his generosity and passion for life. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on August 5th, 2021 from 5-8 pm at William’s Funeral Home in Greenfield, Tennessee. There will be a funeral celebrating his life on August 6th, 2021 at 1 pm, also at William’s Funeral Home. In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests that donations are made to the Jim Shelton Scholarship Fund and Angel Tree Fund set up at Greenfield Banking Company. Online tributes may be left at williamsfhofgreenfieldandgleason.com.