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Mr. Kenneth Arnell "Kenny" Shelton

01/12/1965 - 01/21/2022

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Obituary For Mr. Kenneth Arnell "Kenny" Shelton

Mr. Kenneth Arnell “Kenny” Shelton was born January 12, 1965 and called home on Friday, January 21, 2022.

He was the son of Mary Shelton.

Kenneth graduated from Oak Hill High School. He played basketball, ran track, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Harlem Heights, Pastor Rev A. L. Sims.

He was a supervisor at Port of Wilmington Delaware.

In addition to his mother, he leaves to mourn six brothers, Dennis Ray (Mary) Shelton of Iowa, LA, Damon Savoy Shelton of Oak Hill, WV, Stewart Edward (Laurie) Shelton of Tacoma, WA, Tracy Lee (Melissa) Shelton of Upper Marlboro, MD, Keith Andre (Marsha) Shelton of New Port News, VA, and Chaun Jason (Andre) Shelton of Barboursville, VA; sister, Donna (Will) Shelton of Upper Marlboro, MD; aunts, Jeanette, Kay, and Doris; uncles, Richard Harvey and Rodney Gray; very best friends, Norman Wilkierson and Thomas Jones and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 12:00PM Friday, February 4, 2022 at Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor Chapel, 748 S. Fayette St. Beckley with Bishop Sam Calloway officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley.

Friends while wearing gloves and mask and social distancing may visit with the family one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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02/04/2022

Latonyamathis6@gmail.com

U will be missed by your previous next-door neighbors.rest easy mr.Kenny.
02/04/2022

Lewis Walker

I known the entire family during my affiliation with sports and various social activities. On behalf of my entire family we send you are heart felt condolences (Jones, Stevens and Walker). May God keep and hold you while we remember your son, brother, uncle and friend.
02/04/2022

Maila Madric

Sending prayers and condolences to the Shelton Family. Kenny was a wonderful man and will definitely be missed but never forgotten. May God continue to bless the family ❤️❤️
02/04/2022

Maila Madric

Sending prayers and condolences to Kenny's entire family. Kenny was a wonderful man, and will definitely be missed but never forgotten. I truly appreciate all of the great memories that I will hold on to forever ❤️ May God continue to bless the family ❤️
02/04/2022

Lewis Walker

To the Shelton family, I was fortunate to know Kenny during our upbringing in Oak Hill during the late 70's and early 80's. Kenny was an incredible athlete playing in multiple sports with almost little effort. I competed against Kenny from the Harlem Heights playing ground to little league basketball in the Joe Alleo league. Kenny never was a person which wanted the spotlight but his game was displayed for all to witness. Kenny was an extremely modest person and will be missed.
02/03/2022

Diane Henry

I worked with Kenny at ICS. He was a sweet, kind man and will be dearly missed every day. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. RIP Kenny.
02/03/2022

Teresa Drennen Burdette

I graduated with Kenny. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember Kenny as just bring a good guy. He was nice and funny and just comfortable to be around. Again, you will be in my prayers.
02/02/2022

Becky Meador

Stewart and family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I have such wonderful memories of Kenny from OHHS. He was such a gifted athlete and great friend. Hold on to those precious memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you and keep you.
02/02/2022

Karen Jones

To Kenny's family, I graduated high school with him, I have good memories of him, playing sports, being funny, and a very nice guy. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. He left us way too early. He will be missed. Serif love, hugs and prayers for all of you.