Daniel “Goat” Arlie Shelton, 62, gained his wings on January 12, 2022 at his home in Taylors, SC. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Yvonne Gammons-Billings and the late George Shelton. “Goat” was a mechanic and shop owner all his life and building motors and drag cars was a passion. He was an avid Harley Davidson rider and loved to travel the country on his bike. He was kind-hearted, reliable, and always a good friend.
Surviving are his wife of 26 years, Diane W. Shelton; daughters, Suzanne (David) Hall, Ashley Shelton, Cassie (Brandon) McElrath, and Amanda Ford; and a son, Richard (Nikki) Cline; grandchildren, Hayli, Kelcee, Luke, Liam, Abigail, Thomas, Lillie, Olivia, Ember, MJ, Trinity, Derrick, and two very special grand children, Lindsey and Trystan; sisters, Patti (Dan) McCaig, Janice Shelton-Reece, Peggy McCarson, Annette Cowart, Lois Kay, and a brother, John Shelton; and numerous nieces and nephews; and his buddy, Honey Bun.
Family to receive friends from 12:45pm to 1:45pm on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Foothills Baptist Church, 1204 Hwy 25 N, Travelers Rest, SC 29690. Memorial Service to follow at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Toys for Tots-In Honor of Daniel “Goat” Shelton at
https://www.toysfortots.org/donate
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The family will be at their respective homes.