of Pleasant Grove, AR
February 10, 1944 - October 28, 2018
Johnny W. Shelden passed away peacefully October 28, 2018 at Batesville, Arkansas after a lengthy illness. Johnny was born February 10, 1944 in Helena, Arkansas, the son of John W. Shelden, Sr. and Rebal Mae (Stanley) Shelden. They predeceased him.
Johnny worked as a lab technician for many years after graduating from Central High in Helena, Arkansas in 1962 and Gradwahl School of Medical Technology.
Johnny enjoyed the outdoors, woodworking, riding horses, and hunting and fishing but most of all he enjoyed caring for his beloved dogs; Moon, Starr, and Skipper.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 39 years, Diana (Fleishman) Shelden; daughters, Eleena (Kevin) Decker and Kimberly Russell; five grandchildren, Brock, Clay, and Katherine Decker and Jacob and Jordan Russell, and four great-grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by a brother Charles Shelden; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Suzy and Ted Middleton, Shirley and Jeff O'Neil, Bob and Eileen Fleishman, Bruce Fleishman; along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation hours are 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Roller Crouch Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow the visitation beginning at 1:00 PM with Brother Bryan Wilkie. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Stone County Humane Society, 17379 Highway 9, Mountain View, Arkansas 72560 or to your favorite animal rescue organization.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
Diana, I was so sorry to hear about Johnny. My heart and prayers go out to you. I hope that you'll be able to go on with strength and love I know you get from the Lord. John McMurray
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with y’all .
Sorry for your loss,your in my thoughts and prayers
Kim we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Praying for you and your family.i really enjoyed knowing him. Such a nice person.
Thinking of you and your family at this time. Keeping you in my prayers. So very sorry for the loss of your dad.
Phil and Lana
Praying for comfort for you and the boys!
Diana, words cannot express my love for you and Johnny and the memories we shared. Thoughts and prayers are with you my friend.
Praying for your family.
So sorry for your loss.