Billy “Maynard” Shelton, age 84, of Decatur, went to be home with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Maynard was a proud veteran of the United States Army, during the Vietnam War. He was a devoted member of the Decatur First Baptist Church, participating actively in his Sunday School class and finding solace in the fellowship of his peers. In his free time, he found joy in fishing and watching racing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Myrtle Effie Shelton; beloved wife, Ida Mae Shelton; brothers, Edward, Ray, Neal, and Ross Shelton.

He is survived by his special sister-in-law, Frances Carter; several nieces, nephews and other extended family; special great nephews, Trey Scott, Connor Clark; special niece, Donna Nelson; special friends, Benny and Diane Anderson.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Decatur First Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Gardner and Pastor Jordan Metzger officiating. Interment will follow in the Meigs County Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 12 noon – 2 p.m., prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Decatur First Baptist Church Building Fund, a cause dear to Maynard’s heart.

Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Shelton family.