Joshua Garrison Shelton

Joshua Garrison Shelton, 32, of Watkinsville, GA passed away November 1, 2026 surrounded by his loving friends and family.

From a young age, Joshua loved all things pertaining to engines and cars. He loved watching Nascar and adding his own special modifications on his own Matchbox cars. His love for vehicles continued as he got older, most recently manifesting in his immense love for his own F-150. If Joshua was not working on cars, he could be found tinkering with any other engine he could find, especially four-wheelers. 

When he wasn’t following his love of engines, he was chasing his passion for the Georgia Bulldogs. His parents remember him as the best “gameday buddy” there was to have in Athens on Saturday. He also was a great fanatic of Brock Bowers, whose career he followed closely from his time as a Georgia Bulldog into his professional career.

Josh was a dedicated employee of RDW Construction and Painting where he worked with his stepfather, Dale Williford. Josh was also a proud gradutate of the Georgie Driving Academy, where he recently completed his training to earn his CDL.

Josh will be remembered by his family and friends as a genuine presence with a beautiful smile and bright red hair. He was a proud simple man and country boy, and he was always himself no matter who he was around.

Josh was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lurlene and Jackie Shelton; his maternal grandfather, George Garrison; and a stepbrother, Aubrey Williford.

Left to cherish the memories they made together are his mother, Tracy Williford (Dale) of Watkinsville, GA; his father, Steve Shelton (Debra) of Monroe, GA; his maternal grandmother, Catherine Garrison of Watkinsville, GA; His siblings, Ashley Shelton of Watkinsville, GA; Kylee Williford of Watkinsville, GA; George Williford of Watkinsville, GA; Maegan Craft (Kyle) of Oglethorpe County, GA; Sonny Smith (Cassandra) of Madison County, GA; Katy Kelley of Oxford, GA; and Anthony Munoz ( Maegan) of Oxford, GA; 14 nieces and nephews, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, has been entrusted with arrangements