Dallas Eugene Shelton

Dallas E. Shelton  

“Gene”

Hammond, IN

Dallas Eugene Shelton, age 93, of Hammond,  was called home to heaven on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

He is survived by his four sons; Danny (Debbie) Shelton, David (Debi) Shelton, Dale (Sherrie) Shelton and Steven (Marisela) Shelton. 14 Grandchildren and 10 Great-Grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded by his loving wife of 63 years; Alice Shelton. Parents: Charles and Evelyn Shelton; sisters, Eliana Crouch, Ruth Hopkinson and Kitty Chipman; brother, Charles Shelton.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday December 21, 2020 at 7 p.m. at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond (Hessville) with Pastor John Clement officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 :00 p.m. and both are limited to 25 people in attendance, facemask and social distancing required.   A graveside service will be held on Tuesday December 22, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. at Gottfried Cemetery, Billett, IL with Pastor Eunice Glasser officiating.

Gene was a veteran of the Army having served in Japan during WWII. He was retired from Inland Steel after 41 years of service and was a member of the 25-year club, union local #1010 and American Legion Post 232. Gene enjoyed fishing, wood working and spending time with his girl Claire.

For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219)-844-1600, or www.bockenfunerals.com.

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