of West Memphis, AR

October 14, 1950 - April 3, 2021

Irvin Elbert ''Bert'' Shelton was born in Turrell, AR on October 14, 1950, and passed from this life at his home on April 3, 2021. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 9th, at 2 pm, graveside at Crittenden Memorial Park.

He is survived by his son, Jerry (Michelle) Shelton of West Memphis, 3 daughters, Amanda (John) Kinney of Marion, Stacey (John) Drake of Marion and Brandie (Donnie) Spicer of Somerville, TN, a brother, J.C. (Bonnie) Shelton of Greenway, AR and a sister, Faye (Robert) Motter of Oak Park, MI. He is also survived by his 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. Leat and Carly Emmerdean (Fields) Shelton and a sister, Sarah Stanton.

Bert was a former Marine, a career police officer with over 40 years of service to the public and a Master Mason. He loved being a stalwart source of strength for his family and friends. He was a military history buff who also enjoyed traveling in his motorhome with his dog and traveling companion, Dutch.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be directed to C.O.P.S. https://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/donatepage

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com