FOUNTAINTOWN– Walter Otis Shelton, Jr., age 68, passed away on January 28, 2009 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  Born on July 22, 1940, in Rushville, he was the son of Walter, Sr. and Goldie (Vail) Shelton.  He graduated from Morristown High School in 1958 and attended trade school where he received an Associate’s degree. Walter worked for Western Electric as a tool and die maker for 29 years before retiring in 1993.  He also opened S&S Engineering in 1995 with his son, Jason, and ran it out of his own home.  Walter married Karen Ann Amos on October 12, 1963 in Fountaintown.

Mr. Shelton was a member of the NRA and trustee at the Fairview Methodist Church.  He loved to hunt and trap shoot.  He also loved his dog, Jenny.

Surviving him are his wife, Karen Shelton of Fountaintown; sons, Dr. Jeffery Bryan (Brenda) Shelton and Jason Scott (girlfriend, Sherry) Shelton, both of Shelbyville; brother, Michael D. Shelton of Osgood; and grandchildren, Tyler and Kyle Shelton.  Preceding him in death were his parents and step-mother, Ruth (Fix) Shelton. 

Visitation will be Sunday, February 1, 2009 from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield.  Funeral services will be on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the mortuary with Pastor Johnny Lee Sanders officiating.  Burial will follow at New Palestine Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fairview Methodist Church, 1880 W. 900 North, Fountaintown, Indiana, 46130.  Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.erleweinmortuary.com or e-mail condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com.