Cecil “Rocky” Byers Shelton, 89, of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Birmingham Green Nursing Home in Manassas, Virginia.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 2 PM at Cornerstone Chapel, 650 Battlefield Pkwy SE, Leesburg, Virginia.

Mr. Shelton was born on October 9, 1932 in Fairfax, Virginia to the late Burl and Lesta Shelton.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Steele Shelton; two daughters, Susan Sayers and Judith Rue; grandson, Thomas Sikes; brother, Wesley Shelton and four sisters, Mae, Betty, Lena and Ada.  He was a member of the American Legion and was the owner of CBS Associates Land Surveyor.  He was an Avid Gardener and a US Air Force Veteran.

Survivors include his son, Rocke Shelton (Cathy); two daughters, Christine Berkebile and Leslie Stewart (Christopher); son-in-law, Tom Sayers; 15 grandchildren, Gary, Cecilia, Jakob, Cole, Christian, Rose, Angel, Rebecca, Michael, Nathan, Spencer, Stephanie, Allison, Tommy and Jessica and eleven great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.