Frederick Shelton, Jr

Frederick Carl Shelton, Jr., 86, of Douglassville, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 in Berkshire Center. He was the husband of Leona M. (Westley) Shelton. Born in Reading, Mr. Shelton was the son of the late Frederick C. Shelton, Sr. and Maybella Georgianna (Stitzer) Huey. He was a member of Grace Gospel Church Chapel in Gilbertsville. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was employed by Dana Corp as a Welder for 33 years and Bridgeview as a Maintenance Man for 18 years were he retired. In addition to his wife, Mr. Shelton is survived by his daughters Vera Lynn Murphy of Mount Penn and Linda Lee Franckowiak of Exeter Township. His grandchildren Jacqueline Getz, wife of Andrew Getz of Shoemakersville; Heather Wilcha of Birdsboro and Derek Franckowiak of Exeter Township. He is also survived by his brothers Kenneth C. Shelton of Oley and James Shelton of Indiana, PA.
Funeral Service will be held in Bean Funeral Home, 6 Fairlane Road, Exeter Township, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 11:00 am. Mr. Michael Miller will officiate. Interment with Military Honors rendered by the United States Navy will follow in Robeson Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home, Wednesday 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com