Bobby Shelton,  79, passed away Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Crowder.

A graveside with inurnment will be held at a later date at which the time will be announced.

Bobby was born on April 9, 1942, to the late Benjamin P. and Letha Mae Wood Shelton in Lambert. He worked as a pipe welder and earlier in life he served in the U.S. Navy.

The family he leaves behind includes her children, Loretta Joy Bramlett Helmes (Dale) of Scottsville, KY., Billy “Bubba” Bramlett, Jr. of Batesville, and Jason Bramlett of Water Valley; two sisters, Vonnie Cox of Olive Branch,  and Betty Lucille Sims of Mount Dora, FL; two brothers, William “Bill” Shelton of Memphis, and Kenneth Shelton of Batesville; his grandchildren, Madison Bramlett, Dalton Bramlett, Jason Bramlett, Alison Bramlett, Brandon Bramlett, Mason Bramlett, and Peyton Funderburk; and his caretaker, Rita Bailey of Crowder.