James "Donny" Shelton II

James “Donny” Shelton II, 45, of Cumming passed away Wednesday January 4, 2017 at Northside Hospital Forsyth following a sudden illness.

Born June 9, 1971, Donny had been a resident of Cumming for most of his life.  A 1990 graduate of Forsyth County High School, he had been employed by Windstream Communications for the past 10 years.  A loving and devoted husband, son, father and grandfather, he was preceded in death by a beloved granny, Katie Shelton.

Surviving are his wife, Tammy Lynn Shelton, Cumming; children, Andrew Shelton, Dawsonville, Ansley and Bret Parham, Dahlonega, Chase Samples, Cumming; parents, Don and JoAnn Shelton, Cumming; granddaughter, Brooklyn Parham; sister and brother in law, Jill and Jeff Harwood, Cumming; nephews, Hudson and Cayden Harwood; other relatives.

A memorial visitation will be held Thursday January 12, 2017 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to help offset final expenses.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.