Shelton Merritt III: Obituary

Shelton Merritt III, age 69, of Sautee-Nacoochee, passed away on Monday, September 30^th, 2019.

 

He was born on September 9^th, 1950 and is survived by his mother, Maryalice Sly and two sisters, Jo Cedola and Judith Gessleman. Shelton worked as a police officer and homicide detective in Miami-Dade for over twenty years and retired to a peaceful cabin in Georgia. He was very well loved by friends and family, and always one for a good story.

 

Private services are being held with close family and friends.

 

The family would like to thank Carol Magness who ministered great love, kindness, and friendship during Shelton’s illness.

 

To share a memory or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.barrettfh.com.

 

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, GA.