Gretna………Eugene Henderson "Gene" Shelton, age 78 of Gretna died Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born November 13, 1941 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of Catherine Scruggs Shelton of Gretna and the late Eugene "Buster" Shelton.  Mr. Shelton attended Gretna Pentecostal Holiness Church and he worked for many years as a clerk at Western Auto.  Gene was an Army Veteran of Vietnam, a lifetime member of Gretna Rescue Squad, and a charter member of Gretna Volunteer Fire Department.  He was an animal lover; and he enjoyed being outside in nature, and  scrapbooking.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother, Tommy Shelton, Sr. and wife, Brenda of Gretna; one nephew, Tommy Shelton, Jr. and significant other, Deborah Lyons of Gretna; one great-nephew, William Shelton of Gretna; and numerous cousins.

Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2020 at Gretna Burial Park by Rev. R.G. Rowland.  Military Honors by American Legion Altavista Post 36 and Gretna Post 232.

The family will receive friends at the residence of his mother, Catherine Scruggs Shelton.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .