Charles Timothy “Tim” Shelton, 63, of Valdese, went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday March 22, 2025, at Burke Hospice, Valdese, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Tim was born December 8, 1961, in Hamilton County, TN a son of the late Dannie Douglas and Sandra Spence Shelton. Tim was an active and faithful member of Enon Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Choir Member and VBS worker. He was an advocate and big fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers. He was employed with the NC Department of Correction as Associate Warden of The Rutherford Correctional Center in Spindle, NC.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Denise Poole Shelton of the home, two daughters, Casey Shelton of Valdese and Taylor Shelton of Valdese, a brother, Robert Shelton of Rossville, GA, and a sister, Cindy Sparks of Ringgold, Ga. Also surviving are the apples of his eye, his grandchildren Kayden Lytle, Kingston Adams, Briggs Plyler and Khylan Adams.
Funeral Services for Charles Timothy Shelton will be held at 5:00 P.M. Wednesday March 26, 2025, at Enon Baptist Church with Rev. John Pritchard officiating. Interment will follow with Honors by the NC Department of Correction Honor Guard at Burke Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 5:00 P.M. Wednesday at Enon Baptist Church.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be made to The Youth Fund of Enon Baptist Church, 2059 Enon Rd., Morganton, NC 28655.
Prayers for Tim’s family. I worked with Tim at WYI. He was always talking about family & was so proud of his girls. Tim was a nice fellow to everyone.
Prayers for you all.
I’ve known Tim since our days at Saft. He was so much fun to work with. I will surely miss him. My love and prayers go out to the family.
I remember the days many years ago. Tim and I would go and play golf or try to play golf. We would laugh and just have a blast even if we messed up and I
did it alot. This world has lost a great man but Heaven gained a true man of God. I’m so sorry to all the family. I pray for healing for each of you. He was an awesome person to be around. You will be truly missed my brother.
Tim was a wonderful man. He will be missed by all that knew him. May God wrap his loving arms around the family and give them comfort and understanding. God’s love
Denise, Casey, Taylor, and Blanche, as you know better than anyone, Tim impacted many lives by living his faith and loving his family. We feel so blessed to have been close friends for so many years and neighbors for the past 10 years. We love you all, will continue to pray for peace and comfort and will be here for you.
Dear Denise & family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences. May God surround you all with His Everlasting Love today and everyday.
Sincerely,
Joyce & Randy Kaczynski
I am so sorry. Praying for your family as you walk your journey.
Rest in peace my friend and coworker. You always made me smile.
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Mr Tim will be missed. Prayers for the family.An awesome man.
Tim.
Prayers for you and your family my friend. I have so many good memories of our many conversations and always respected your devotion to your family and Tennessee Volunteers. You will be missed by many..
My prayers go out to the family and friends. Mr. Shelton was a wonderful and caring individual. He always listen to you if you had a problem or just wanted to talk. He will be truly missed.
I was blessed to work with Shelton after Western Youth closed. I truly believe that the Lord had a hand in forging our relationship. I learned a lot from Shelton especially DAC/Program stuff. However, our talks covered relationships, life, sports, family & the Bible. Ironically, I saw him on March 19th the topics I just mentioned we talked about one last time. I am so glad that I was able to tell him I love him & I cherished our friendship. He really focused on people and why folks can’t be kind to one another. Saying that would solve a lot of problems in our society today. The Shelton family I want to offer my condolences. Remember he is telling those in heaven about Tennessee & eating the best cheeseburgers. Even though Jesus has performed many miracles Shelton is telling him “you can’t fix stupid”.
The Johnsons, Marie Avery, Louise Yandle and Shirlene Hartis, Send our prayers To Denise, Casey, Taylor, Blanche and every Grandchild. May God give you extra peace comfort and care at this time. Our mother Ola Marie Poole was the Aunt of Jack Poole.
Having met Mr. Shelton years ago in my travels with the Department of Adult Corrections, he was truly a straight shooter who I respected as an Associate Warden and eventually as a friend. He was an absolute joy to be around and he will be greatly missed. Although I will miss his unique personality, I am grateful to have had the honor of getting to know him. Take your rest Mr. Shelton
Tim was a great man. I knew him from church, and we got along very well. He will be very much missed. I’ll be sending prayers to his wife Denise and her family as they go through these tough times.
My deepest condolences to Associate Warden Shelton’s Family and Friends.