Robert “Red” Arnold Shelton,

Robert “Red” Arnold Shelton, age 71, widower of Brenda Shelton, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Wayne County Hospital.

He is survived by:

4 daughters, Rachel Shelton (fiancé, Nick Bowman), Melinda Burnett (David), Marsha Phipps, and Misty Daniels (Jason)

2 brothers, Amos Dale and Eugene Shelton

1 sister, Ruby Dean

12 grandchildren, Jennifer Phipps, Genece Phipps, Julie Phipps, Kaylie Phipps, Michael Phipps, Levi Bowman, Shelby Daniels, Jeremiah Daniels, Lucas Daniels, Jaycie Daniels, Emma Burnett, and Matthias Burnett

1 great grandchild, Allison Emerson

The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 24, 2025, between 5 pm – 8 pm in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Friday, July 25, 2025, at 12 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Hilltop Cemetery. 

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.