James C. Shelton

James Curtis Shelton, 75, of Fountain Inn, SC, husband of Mary Shelton, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. Born in Simpsonville, SC, he was a son of the late Wayne and L. Beatrice Shelton.

In addition to his wife, James is survived by his children, Terry Shelton, Misty Cheney (Jay), and Angela Ostermeir (Travis); six grandchildren, Lauren Rhoades (Brad), Molly Corneau (Zachary), James Cheney, Justin Ostermeir, Elizabeth Ostermeir, and Karlee Meek (Dylan); six great gtandchilren, Lydia Corneau, Zachary Corneau, Mason Meek, Maddie Meek, Olivia Ostermeir, and Rhett Ostermeir; and lifelong friends, Tammie and Kent Lundstrom.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosemary Shelton; granddaughter, Natalie Cheney; and siblings, Carol Davis, Ray Shelton, Chigger Shelton, and Jackie Shelton.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Cannon-Byrd Funeral Home- Fountain Inn; 1150 N. Main St, Fountain Inn, SC. Interment will follow in Cannon-Byrd Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 3:00 p.m.