About Us
The caring and experienced professionals at Shelton Funeral Home are here to support you through this difficult time.
We offer a range of personalized services to suit your family’s wishes and requirements. You can count on us to help you plan a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one, and we’ll carefully guide you through the many decisions that must be made during this challenging time. You are welcome to call us at any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance or visit our funeral home in person at your convenience.
We also provide a wealth of information here on our web site so you can learn more about us from the privacy of your own home.
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Russ Beard, Manager / Funeral Director and Embalmer
Russ is a lifetime resident of Morgan County and has managed several funeral homes throughout his 30-year career. Russ graduated from Hartselle High School in 1988 and attended The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on a full athletic football scholarship.After two seasons with the Mocs’ football program he returned to Alabama to pursue a career in the funeral industry. Russ graduated from Jefferson State Community College with a Bachelor of Arts in Mortuary Science and later earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Athens State University. In 1999 Russ was honored to be elected Coroner by the people of Morgan County and proudly served three consecutive terms.Above all, Russ considers his loving family to be his greatest accomplishment in life. Russ and his wife, Susan, are blessed with four boys and are proud to have raised them in Morgan County. In his time away from work, Russ enjoys being with his family, taking his sons deer hunting, and giving back to his community.Should you have any questions or concerns during your time at Shelton Funeral Home, please do not hesitate to let Russ know.
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Jasson Andrew Thomas, Funeral Director/Embalmer/Cremationist
Jasson is a resident of Logan, Alabama. He and his wife of 25 years, Brandy, have four children, Abbye, Myah, Loralie and Mason. Jasson and his family attend Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Huntsville, Alabama. He is an Associate Pastor and Board Member of the church; and he and his wife serve as the Youth Pastors as well. Jasson enjoys being with his family, sharing precious time and memories; and also enjoys deer hunting when time allows. Jasson graduated Holly Pond High School in 1999. After graduating high school, he became a licensed Funeral Director in 2001. Then, in 2014 he graduated from Jefferson State Community College with an Associate's Degree in Mortuary Science. Jasson currently holds licenses as a Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Cremationist; as well as being a Certified Pre-Need Sales Agent and Commissioned Notary Public for Alabama State at Large. He has been serving families for more than 25 years in Cullman, Blount, Madison and Morgan Counties.Although his employment path brought him to Shelton Funeral Home in June of 2024, he doesn't view his work here as "just a job", but as a ministry to help families in their most difficult time of need. Jasson has committed his life to serving God; ministering to the needs of others; and showing his compassion for the families that we serve.
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Allen Perry, Funeral Assistant
Allen was born and raised in Limestone County. He is a 1976 graduate of Athens High School and 1980 graduate of the University of North Alabama. He is married to Marcia (Carroll) Perry and they live in Decatur. They have two sons, Shane of Dothan, AL and Spencer and wife Carly of Atlanta, GA. In December 2012, Allen retired after 31 years as a law enforcement officer. He worked at Athens Police Department, Decatur Police Decatur and the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences. He and Marcia are both very active members at Central Park Baptist Church and with Operation Christmas Child.Allen not only works at Shelton Funeral Home but also Limestone Chapel in Athens.
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Rev. Jukobie Jones, Funeral Assistant
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Josie Hopkins, Funeral Assistant
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Caleb Beard, Funeral Assistant
