Lieutenant Gregg W. Shelton

Gregg W. Shelton, 44, of Wilmington, Delaware ended his earthly life on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.  

A graduate of Western Maryland College, Gregg also obtained his Masters Degree from Wilmington College, and proudly served as a Lieutenant with the Elsmere Police Department for 20 years. 

Gregg was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend, community member, and coach, with passions for hunting and fishing. 

He is survived by his wife, Claire (Richardson) Shelton; his children, Torrey Kathryn Shelton, Jake William Shelton and Patrick John Shelton; his parents, John and Nancy (Houben) Shelton; his twin brother, Scott Shelton, wife, Angeline and their daughter Ellie; his grandfather, John J. Houben; his uncle, John L. Houben; his aunt, Linda Houben;  his aunt and Chief, Laura (Houben) Giles; as well as his aunt, Rosemary (Shelton) Bryson and her husband, Rick Bryson; his aunt, Donna (Shelton) Wright; his uncle, Tim Shelton and his partner, Cindy Fischer; Claire's parents, Mark and Noreen Richardson; her four siblings and spouses, as well as countless aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Gregg was predeceased by his grandmother, Charlotte Houben; his grandparents, John and Margaret (Hyland) Shelton; and his beloved uncle, John Giles.

His family will be forever grateful to his cousins, Joshua Giles and Johnny Giles, for being there in Gregg's greatest time of need and accompanying him on his final journey home.

Family and friends are invited to visit at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek on Monday, March 24 from 3:00 – 7:00PM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth Church, Cedar and Clayton Streets, Wilmington on Tuesday, March 25 at 11:00AM. The interment service will be held privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Shelton Children's Educational Fund c/o M&T Bank, North James Street Branch,100 N. James Street, Wilmington, DE 19804.

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