Shelton Smith 89 of Sod, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008 in CAMC’s MICU, with his family by his side after a long illness.
He was a member of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, a former trustee of McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church, A UMWA Member and retired from Westmoreland Coal Co.,. He was preceded in death by his parents and 8 brothers & sisters.
He leaves behind his wife of over 50 years, Edna
Son: Kevin & his wife Geraldine (Gerry)
A special nephew and niece, Jeff & Angie Treadway, who were with him till the very end, and
Martha Butler as well as several more nephews & nieces.
Special friends Paul & Barbara Bowman.
He loved the simple things in life, beans & cornbread, a walk on a sunny day, or watching the wind blow in the trees. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of CAMC’s MICU for their care and support during a very difficult time.
Services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel , 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park at So Charleston,. Friends may gather 1 hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.