Charles J. Shelton Sr.
November 18, 1939 - February 9, 2020
Charles Jerry Shelton, Sr. was born on November 18, 1939 in Noble, Louisiana to James H. and Allwyn (Lynch) Shelton. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Northwestern University. Charles worked for several oil and natural gas companies, including Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. in Shreveport, LA, Cities Service Oil Co in Bartlesville, OK and Tulsa, OK, and retired from Occidental Petroleum Co. in 1995. Charles also worked as a contract landman for Devon Energy in Oklahoma City for a number of years. Charles is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pat, sons, C.J. Shelton of Oklahoma City and Jayme Shelton and his wife Jennifer of Edmond and granddaughter, Maisy Shelton of Edmond. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. The family has asked that memorial donations in the honor of Charles be made to the Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children (OBHC), 3800 N. May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 942-3800 ext. 4688 or by visiting https://www.obhc.org/ A service celebrating the life of Charles will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the Edmond's First Baptist Church, 1300 E. 33rd St. Edmond, OK 73012.
Charles Jerry Shelton, Sr. was born on November 18, 1939 in Noble, Louisiana to James H. and Allwyn (Lynch) Shelton. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Northwestern University. Charles worked for several oil and natural... View Obituary & Service Information