James Phillip “Phil” Shelton 86 of Paducah passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Phil was born September 11, 1940, in Pontiac, Michigan. He was a member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church.
Phil was graduate of Murray State University and served as a band director at several area high schools. He was known as the candy/ sausage & cheese man, managing school fund raisers until he retired at age 80. Phil was an avid UK basketball fan.
Phil is survived by his wife, Rachel Bradford Shelton; one son, Ray (Nancy) Shelton of Boaz; stepsons Wesley Bradford, and G.W. (Sarah) Bradford; his grandchildren Olivia Shelton, Nicholas Shelton, Noah Shelton Emmorie Grace and Jaelynn Shae; and his sister Kathy McAbee of Dawson Springs, Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Ova Shelton and Pansy Boaz Shelton.
A memorial service will be held at 7PM on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Lindsey Funeral Home with Rev. Jay Orazine officiating. Friends may visit the family on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5PM to 7PM at Lindsey Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Shelton's honor to The Gideons International or the Lone Oak First Baptist Church building fund.
Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com.
Lindsey Funeral Home is honored to service the Shelton family.
