Richard C. Shelton

Richard C Shelton, 80 also affectionately known as "Fast" was born in Alexandria, LA on May 19, 1943 to Annie Williams and Richard Shelton. After his moms passing he moved to Ohio where he laid most of his roots. He would later relocate to Boston where he spent the majority of his life and remained in Boston after a six year relocation to Miami, FL to pursue his professional golf career of over 50 years and entrepreneurial goals where he owned and operated a record shop. 

In coming years he returned to Massachusetts where he joined the security team at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and later retired, after 33 years of service and was named the "Mayor of Spaulding" by the Mayor of Boston. He peacefully transitioned on April 30, 2024 as he was called to his final resting place. 

Richard is predeceased by his parents and leaves to cherish his memory: two sons Timothy Shields (Donta), Richard Shelton; three Daughters Twona Wilson, Fatima Matthews (Maurice), Rasheada Shelton extended family daughters Jennifer, Chantette, Alexandria, Misty, Taj, Sonji (Eli), and Lakeshia, Son Rich-ard Starks; Ten Grand children Terrance, Patricia (Jon), Ezekkio, Earnest, Tywon, Glenn, Tia, Isreal, Tamaryah, Adonious and great grandchildren, life partner & Significant other Anita Criswell and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends and the entire golf community.