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Sheldon SlonePassing: August 26, 2016

Service:

Woodville Baptist Church

Funeral Service

Wednesday, August 31st @ 11:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Tuesday, August 30th @ 4:00-8:00 pm

Wednesday, August 31st @ 10:00 -11:00 am

Cemetery:

Lawrenceport Cemetery

Wednesday, August 31st

MITCHELL – Sheldon Slone, 67, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital.                                                                                

Born September 18, 1948, in Lackey, Kentucky, he was the son of Joe and Alta (Mullins) Slone.  He married Betty Elkins on August 21, 1970, in Bedford, Indiana.

He retired from General Electric and had been previously employed as a police officer for the City of Mitchell.  Sheldon enjoyed bluegrass music, fishing, deer hunting, and was a die-hard Kentucky Wildcat basketball fan.  He loved to talk and never met a stranger. The most important thing in his life was his family, especially the love of his life, Betty.    Sheldon was a devoted son that checked daily on his mother.  He was a member of Woodville Baptist Church, and graduated from Mitchell High School in 1966.

Sheldon was a U. S. Navy veteran, and a member of American Legion Post No. 250.

Surviving:
wife,
Betty Slone of Mitchell
mother,
Alta Slone of Mitchell
brothers,
William Elden (Nancy) Slone of Orleans
Joey Slone of Mitchell
brothers-in-law,
Joseph (Susan) Starr of Bedford
John Elkins of Bedford
Jake (Faye) Elkins of Bedford
sister-in-law,
Rita (Robert) Tipton of Bedford
nephews,
Steve Slone, Jerome Starr, Troy Taylor, and Jayden (Amanda) Elkins
nieces,
Tonya Smith, Tammy (Brian) Chapman, Cindy (Randy) Ewing,  Mindy Hunter, Kathy Haile, Annetta Starr, Stacy (Jeff) Bex, April (John) Clark, Dusty Starr, Chris Souders, Julie (Mike) Crane and Jonetta Elkins
numerous great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews

His father; brother, George Slone; sister, Ethyl Slone; brother-in-law, Jerry Starr; sister-in-law, Connie Starr; and niece, Angie Elkins, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, at Woodville Baptist Church with Reverend Glenn Hamer officiating.  Burial will be in Lawrenceport Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Wednesday at the church.

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12 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: James H. Ely | Bowling Green, Kentucky
    Date: August 31, 2016
    My condolences to the Family. He will be missed by all who knew him. We go back over 50 years and even though we didn't see each other often we still had fond memories of the 60's. I apologize for not being there but at the last moment I could not get off work.
  2. Guest: Cindy Farmer | Orleans, IN
    Date: August 30, 2016
    Sorry for your loss. Prayers your way during this time. Again sincere condolences Cindy Backherms Farmer
  3. Guest: Ellis R. Hawkins | Bloomington
    Date: August 30, 2016
    So sorry, Betty...
  4. Guest: Tana Nikirk | Bloomington, Indiana
    Date: August 29, 2016
    I am so sorry to hear about Sheldon. Thoughts and prayers going to Betty and the family.
  5. Guest: Kelly (Cobb) Houk | Williams Indiana
    Date: August 29, 2016
    I worked with Sheldon a long time ago at Essex in Orleans I believe he was a union steward back then. He was a really nice man and very hardworking. He will be missed I'm so sorry for your loss and I pray for gods comfort.
  6. Guest: Robert Hawkins | Ellettsville Ind
    Date: August 29, 2016
    I worked with Sheldon at G.E.. He was a hard working employee that was friendly to everyone.
  7. Guest: Joyce M. Jeffries | Bedford, IN
    Date: August 29, 2016
    I did not know Sheldon but I know Betty and her family. My heart goes out to all the family in your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
  8. Guest: Tonya Stroud | Bloomfield, IN
    Date: August 29, 2016
    I was so sorry to hear of the passing of this kind man. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, his brother Joey and the entire family. I worked a few years with him at GE and he was always kind and a gentleman. God bless.
  9. Guest: LeeAnn Underwood | Noblesville IN 46062
    Date: August 29, 2016
    Betty, I'm sorry for your loss and I know Sheldon will be missed! He was good to work with he always had a smile. I will keep you in my prayers!
  10. Guest: James Leon (Slone) Combs | PO Box 60, Bradleyville, MO 65614
    Date: August 29, 2016
    Our deepest sympathies
  11. Guest: Betty Amburgey & Rick | Franklin, Ohio
    Date: August 29, 2016
    So sorry for your loss. I have a lot of fond memories of Uncle Joe, Aunt Alta and all the kids from childhood.
  12. Guest: David-Luella Russell Tony-Diane Nugent | Mitchell, In.
    Date: August 28, 2016
    Joey- Family Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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