Jerry Shelton

Jerry Lee Shelton went to his heavenly keeper on January 21, 2016. He was born February 8, 1934 in Lawton, OK to Walter and Ruby Shelton.

Jerry moved to Hobbs from Lawton, OK in 1948 with his family. He went to Hobbs schools and joined the navy (submarine) at the age of 17 and served for four 4 years with an honorable discharge. He married Erliene Boerger, the love of his life on June 26, 1957. He worked in the oilfield until his retirement. He owned J & J Services for several of those years. His hobbies included model trains, he loved old movies and music. Jerry was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

He was preceded in death by his father Walter (Joe) Shelton, mother, Ruby Shelton; sister, Katie Shelton; brother, Jackie Shelton; daughter, Karen Walker; and grandson, Scott Shelton.

He is survived by his wife Erliene Shelton; sister, Dolores Gonzalez; daughter, Lisa Greenlee; four grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

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