Jerry Shelton

Jerry Don Shelton, 73, of Asheboro, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Woolard officiating.

Born September 26, 1952, in Montgomery County, Mr. Shelton was the son of the late Robert Douglas and Nannie Ruth Batten Shelton. Mr. Shelton had a natural gift for music playing almost any instrument and a special love of the electric guitar. He found joy spending time at Carolina Beach and in the mountains, especially Gatlingburg, TN. He was born with a good sense of humor, never missing a chance to make someone laugh. Beyond the humor and the music, Mr. Shelton was a dedicated and hardworking man.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Shelton was preceded in death by his daughter Mandie Shelton, grandson Matthew Williams, and sister Cathy Ledwell.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Shelton of the home; daughters, Krystal Johnson (Arthur) of Asheboro, Jennifer Jamison of Ft. Bragg; sisters, Sue Dorsey (Michael), Vicky Luck (Tommy) all of Asheboro; brother, Ronnie Shelton of Asheboro; grandchildren, Maggie Shelton (Brandon), Luke Williams, Zarek York, Ceara York, Dezarae Harris, Timothy Jamison, Bridgett Jamison, Aaron Johnson, Reagan Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Ethan Johnson; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, "Ginger".

The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, prior to the funeral service.