Funeral for Chatman L. "Chuck" Shelton, 79, of Trinity will be Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dallas Culver officiating. The burial will be in East Lawrence Memorial Gardens. The family will have a visitation of Wednesday from 12:30 until 2:00 pm at the Funeral Home.

Mr. Shelton was born on April 25, 1940 in Lawrence County and passed away on July 26, 2019 at Huntsville Hospital.

Mr. Shelton graduated from Trinity high school in 1958; He later finished the machinist apprentice program at Prestolite. When his children were young, he was active at West Morgan and East Lawrence schools in the youth programs. Recent leisure time was spent taking scenic drives with his wife Diane. He also spent time with backhoe and dump truck work as he loved being outdoors. He found enjoyment by laughing at his own mistakes and was a joy to be around.

Survived by his wife Diane Shelton, Sons Marty Shelton and wife Shaun, Ricky Shelton and wife Terri, Jody Byars. Daughters Demetra Shelton and husband Howard Smith, Latonyia Owens and husband Eddie, Shenoia Bullard and husband Rodney. Sister Catherine Thrasher. 16 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren.

Due to his love for animals, donations are requested to Changing 42 Animal Rescue would be appreciated.