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Leonard Raye
Shelton
Dec 23, 1952 — Apr 9, 2026
Hurt……Leonard Raye Shelton, age 73 of Hurt passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born December 23, 1952 in Campbell County, he was a son of the late Berkley Howard Shelton and Agnes Hunley Shelton. He was predeceased by a brother, Curtis Shelton. Mr. Shelton retired from LSC Magazine Printers. He enjoyed NASCAR and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years Elaine Hall Shelton of the residence; two brothers, Tommy Patterson and wife, Frances of Hurt and Lavin Shelton and wife, Kathy of Altavista; one sister, Kimberly Epperson and husband, Rodney of Pittsville; niece, Amber Harrison and husband, Ben; nephews, Curt Shelton and wife, Tanya and Mark Krupnick; great-niece, Karen Hall; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Due to Mrs. Shelton recovering from health issues, the family request no visitors or food be brought to the house at this time.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Hurt United Methodist Church by Rev. Betty Marshall. A reception will follow the service at which time visitors and food will be welcome.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2026 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Gretna Health and Rehab for their love and care.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.
Friday
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Inc.
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Saturday
Hurt United Methodist Church
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