Mark 'Randy' Shelton
Mark “Randy” Shelton, 64, passed away Sept. 30, 2024.
Mark was born April 3, 1960 in Hillsboro.
After graduating Fairfield Local High School, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served three years in Germany and was honorably discharged as an SP4 on Oct. 1, 1981. Mark's background in the military ultimately led him to a career as a Flight Sim Tech at ABX Air. He loved working there, and over the years he was blessed to make so many good friends that meant the world to him.
Mark was a man of many talents and had a seemingly endless knowledge of everything from hot rods and history to physics and theology. For many of us, he was the smartest man we knew. His quick wit and sense of humor will be dearly missed. He loved the outdoors, and while he didn't hunt wildlife, he was an avid hunter of rocks and mushrooms — he couldn't pass by an interesting rock without picking it up, and his eagle eye could spot a penny-sized morel mushroom from yards away.
Mark's genuine personality and love for life touched all those around him. He was always quick to help a friend in need, never hesitating to go out of his way to offer whatever he could.
Although Mark's spirit has left this world, his loved ones are thankful for the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ and take comfort knowing he was a man of faith and that they will be together again in the Kingdom of God.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dee Shelton; his sister, Michelle (Mary LeVan) Adkins of South Vienna; his brother, Joseph Shelton of Highland; his children, Brittany (Keith) Barnett of Pleasant Plain and Luke Shelton of Leesburg; his grandsons, Dean Barnett and Cole Houck; and a host of cherished aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Barbara (Spruance) Shelton.
Funeral services will be Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 at 2 p.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Leesburg, followed by military rites conducted by the Highland County Honor Guard.
Friends may call Monday from noon until time of services at the Thompson Funeral Home.
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