Stephen “Steve” D. Shelton, 71, of Springfield, Illinois, went to
be with the Lord on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born in Pittsfield, Illinois, on
Jan. 9, 1954, the son of Wayne and Corinne (Tayon) Shelton. Stephen married
the love of his life, Debbie Burrows, on Dec. 21, 1973. Together, they
built a beautiful life filled with love, faith and family. He was a devoted
husband, loving father, cherished grandfather and faithful friend.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah J. Shelton; sons,
Michael (Victoria) Shelton of Buda, Texas, and Gregory (Lisa) Shelton of
Springfield; six grandchildren, Landon, Levi, Cecil Jackson, and Goldie Mae
(children of Mike), and Madeline and Landon (children of Greg); sister, Tammy
(Joe) Jennings of Pittsfield, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Edward
Dark.
Stephen proudly served in the U.S. Army from
1973-1979 and was stationed in Germany for two-and-a-half years. He founded Solution
Printing in 2003 and loved serving the community alongside his family.
He will be remembered for his strong dedication to his
family and the warmth and wisdom he shared with everyone he met. His legacy of
love and faith will continue through those who were blessed to know him.
A memorial gathering will be held from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. on Monday, March 17, at West Side Christian Church, 2850 Cider Mill Lane, Springfield, with Cindy Lash officiating.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, at
Camp Butler National Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted.
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