Eddie Shelton Obituary

Eddie Grant Shelton

February 3, 1951 -

March 31, 2026

UNICOI - Eddie Grant Shelton, age 75, of Unicoi, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and son of the late Worley Shelton and Pearl Howell Shelton Edney.

After Eddie graduated from Unicoi County High School he enlisted in the Army. He was a United States Army Veteran who served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. Eddie was awarded a National Defense Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, Expert Rifle Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Eddie earned his BS Degreen in Business Administration from ETSU. He retired as Trainmaster from CSX Transportation after thirty-two years of service.

Eddie was an active member of Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Eddie loved his family dearly and spending time with them meant the world to him.

Eddie was an excellent cook, and he often wondered if he missed his calling as a Chef. He enjoyed taking his camper on trips with his family. Eddie and Wanda went horseback riding together for many years.

In addition to his parents, Eddie was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Tipton and his mother-in-law, Margie Tilson.

Eddie leaves behind to cherish many wonderful memories, his loving and devoted wife of forty-two years, Wanda Tilson Shelton; two daughters: Mackenzie Shelton Hyder (Jordan) of Erwin and Kimberly Shelton Thacker of Johnson City; two grandchildren: McKenna Hyder and Chandler Shelton Swenson; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The Shelton family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 03, 2026, at Unicoi Funeral Home. Pastor Noah Taylor will officiate the 6:00 p.m. funeral service. Eddie's committal with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday in the Evergreen Cemetery. Family will serve as pallbearers. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 a.m. on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in memory of Eddie to: Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church, Youth Program, 910 Hoback Street, Erwin, TN 37650 or Gideon Memorial, Bible Representative, P.O. Box 398, Erwin, TN 37650 or sendtheword.org

Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the Shelton family at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com

Unicoi Funeral Home, 4428 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi is privileged to serve the Shelton family. (423) 743-1380.