David R. Shelton, son of the late John Shelton and Ola Mae Roots Shelton, was born on June 5, 1928 in Malden, Missouri and departed this life on Sunday, April, 28, 2019 at Winchester Place in Bernie, Missouri at the age of 90 years.

Mr. Shelton was the owner of Shelton Construction, attended Risen Church in Dexter and was resident of Dexter.

On October 31, 1953, in Brosley, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Doris Ann Hill.  Mrs. Shelton survives of their home in Dexter.

In addition to his wife, Doris, he is survived by his son, David “Randy” Shelton of Dexter; by two daughters, Rhonda Slaughter of Dexter and Kimberly Watson of Dexter; by two granddaughters, Kristin Blunt and Kali Watson; and by two great-grandchildren, Quinton Moore and Addyson Ellis.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by ten brothers and five sisters.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Steve Tippen officiating.  Interment will follow in Hagy Cemetery.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements