James "Tyler" Shelton

James “Tyler” Shelton, 23, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Hart’s Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201, with Pastor Eddie Coatney officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Burial will be private.

Tyler was born on March 24, 2001. From the moment he was born, a big baby with a strong presence, it was clear he was destined for a life of great impact. He attended Covenant Academy and Howard High School. Tyler attended Berean Baptist Church as a youth where he was baptized and most recently enjoyed visiting the church with his grandmother. Tyler loved anything outdoors, including fishing trips and shooting guns with his dad, playing golf and soccer, and exploring nature. He was so strong and a natural athlete. Tyler loved mountain biking and found his love for mountain biking by competing in races with his mom. He was a fierce competitor, whether racing his mountain bike, on the golf course, or playing ping-pong and Scrabble. Tyler had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. He loved the Alabama Crimson Tide, Taco Bell, and his beloved dogs “Rooney” and “Bass.” He was eager to help with anything involving his hands, whether changing the oil in his truck, helping assemble a new bed, doing yard work, or building a fire pit in the backyard; he enjoyed seeing the results of his hard work. Tyler loved spending time with his family, especially spending time with his siblings and cherished his memories of spending time with them in both Texas and Georgia.

Survivors include his mother, Susanna (Craig) Moore, of Macon; his father, James (Melissa) Shelton, of Spring, Texas; his siblings, Presley Faith Moore, Lily Belle Shelton, Collins Shelton, Benjamin Shelton, Eden Bea Shelton; Paternal grandparents, Dale and Karen Shelton, of Forsyth; Maternal grandmother, Annette Dyche of Macon; Uncle Dale (MariJane) Shelton, of Forsyth; Aunt Leah (Chris) McCroba, of Kingwood; Uncle Sam (Robin) Dyche of Monticello; Stepbrothers, Jake Moore, Matt Moore, and Adam Moore, all of Macon, and many other cousins, extended family and friends.

“For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.” 2 Corinthians 1:5

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Monroe County Memorial Chapel and Hart’s Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street, are in charge of arrangements.