Delton Leroy “Doc” Kelton, 79, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Itawamba County, MS to William “Bill” and Oda Lou Johnson Kelton. He was a member of Altar Baptist Church and was retired from Sunshine Mills after 32 years as a truck driver.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 3, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. J.C. Blackburn and Bro. Joe Ball officiating. Burial will be in Altar Baptist Church Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years-Mildred L. Kelton; three sons-Keith Kelton (Debbie), Tony Kelton (Melissa) and Thomas Kelton (Cindy); three granddaughers-Nicole Johnston (Chasey), Tasha Gray (Nathan) and Chloe Williams (Brett); three great-grandsons-Skyler Johnston, Maddux Kelton and Niko Gray; two brothers-Murl Kelton (Azelle) and Paul Kelton (Faye) and three sisters-Martha Ball (Joe), Betty McMickin and Judy Boyd.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-Troy R. Kelton.
Pallbearers will be Chasey Johnston, Brett Williams, Nathan Gray, Chris Kelton, Grant Holland, Skyler Johnston and Randall Holland.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 2, 5-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL.
