Henly Shelton

Henly Shelton, 75, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on July 9, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born Preston Henly Shelton on August 27, 1949, in Pensacola, Florida, Henly proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his bravery. After his military service, he earned his MBA from Georgia State University and went on to build a successful career in pulp and paper and later, technology sales.
While in college at the University of West Florida, he met the love of his life, Barbara Crayton. The two were married for 51 years and raised their family in Atlanta.
Henly loved telling stories—often with a twinkle in his eye—and never missed a chance to share a good joke. After retiring, he followed his passion for great food by becoming a certified Kansas City BBQ judge, and he was a legendary griller in his own right.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara; their three children: Sterling Shelton (Amy), Lawson Shelton, and Chamberlynn Campuzano (Andrew); and five cherished grandchildren: Charleston, SJ, Baylor, Hamilton, and Lawson James.
He was the son of the late Lawson Henly Shelton and Ruby Bell Lewis Shelton.
Henly will be remembered for his strength, humor, generous spirit, and unwavering love for his family.
A celebration of life service will be held August 22, 2025 at 2:00 pm at North Point Community Church.   In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a veterans' organization of your choice.