John "Johnny Rebel" Patrick Shelton, 53, of Mill Creek, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at his home.
John was born in Muncie, IN on February 22, 1964 to James and Judy (Felton) Shelton of Muncie, IN.
On May 21, 2005 in LaPorte, IN he married Jillian (Seymour) Shelton who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Shaira (Shaun Doerflein) Shelton of Denver, CO, Shayna Shelton of Charleston, SC, Cole Shelton, and Chase Shelton both of Mill Creek, IN; brothers, James (Kathy) Shelton, Jr., of Pendleton, IN, Joseph (Sara) Shelton of Greenfield, IN; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Douglas and Catherine Seymour of La Porte; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Julie and Justin Bannwart; best friend of 43 years Don Terry of Springfield, OH; and several nieces and nephews.
John graduated from Muncie South Side High School and Ball State University. He worked as a regional manager for Tax Management Associates. John was an avid Cinncinati Bengals fan. He loved to sing karaoke, travel, especially to Disney World, NASCAR, all fantasy sports, coaching his sons in baseball and attending Gary Allan concerts with his wife. He was a former 4th Ward La Porte City Council Member.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, March 13, 2017 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Pastor Scotty Robertson officiating.
A time of visitation will be held from 3-7 PM on Sunday, March 12, 2017 and also from 10 AM until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home. Interment will take place following the service at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Jillian Shelton, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.