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Official Obituary of

Dwight Shelton

September 2, 1980 ~ July 31, 2025 (age 44) 44 Years Old

Dwight Shelton Obituary

Dwight Lamar Shelton Sr. made his arrival on September 2, 1980, to his proud parents, Rose Calloway and Arthur Shelton. Dwight loved fishing, fixing cars, spending time with his kids, telling jokes, and making everyone laugh.

Dwight was preceded in death by a son, Jakel Shelton, his parents, Rose Calloway and Arthur Shelton, his grandparents, Bennie Shelton Sr. and Elizabeth Shelton, Earnestine Dancy, and Henry Mackrell Sr:

He leaves to cherish his memory five daughters, Jakyra Shelton, Jakerria Shelton, Jakiyla Shelton, Jamiya Wilson and Jasmine Wilson.

Seven sons, Dwight Lamar Shelton Jr., Jamarion Shelton, Jakevis Shelton, Jaylen Wilson, Martavia Shelton, and Allen Bass. Iwo brothers, Marcus (Lakisha) Shelton and Jerry (Charmaine) Shelton.

He also leaves a special friend, Teresa Sanders, a bonus mom, Janice McDuffy, and a host of grandchildren, cousins, and friends to keep his legacy alive.

 

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Services

Visitation
Friday
August 8, 2025

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Perry Funeral Home
1401 West Second Avenue
Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Celebration of Life
Saturday
August 9, 2025

11:00 AM
New Fellowship Baptist Church
3706 S. Cherry
Pine Bluff, AR 71603

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