Ronnie Shelton

Ronnie Shelton, 71, of Dawsonville passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta surrounded by his loving family.

Born October 14, 1952, Ronnie had been a resident of Dawsonville for the past 6 years and spent over 30 years in Lawrenceville.  Born and raised in Atlanta, he was a graduate of O’Keefe High School.  For most of his career he worked with Avon in shipping and receiving.  Most recently he worked with Dawsonville Auto Auction as “The #1 Driver”.  As a morning person, he loved to talk and carry on.  He loved life, had a wonderful sense of humor and was loved by all who knew him. 

Surviving are his beloved wife of 52 years, Lynn Shelton of Dawsonville; sons and daughter-in-law, Ben Shelton of Dawsonville, Chris and Danielle Shelton of Alpharetta, Brandon Shelton of Buford; grandchildren, Lee Shelton, Cade Shelton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Jack Furr, Jackie Camp, Pat and Albert Gober, Brenda and J.R. Still; other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Austin Shelton; mother, Virginia Mae Hazelrigs; sister, Louise Shelton; brother, Eddie Shelton; brother-in-law, Ben Camp. 

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel.  Pastor Robbie Mathis will officiate.  Interment will follow in Etowah Baptist Church Cemetery in Dawsonville.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday August 13 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

Flowers are accepted or in lieu of flowers donations are requested for The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Decatur, Georgia and can be made at  https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1221

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.