Robert Thomas Shefelton, Jr.

Robert Thomas Shefelton, Jr., age 63, of Norman, passed away on May 3, 2025, at home with his wife at his side. He was born on October 8, 1961, to Robert Thomas Shefelton, Sr., and Judith Claire Bebout, in Columbus, Ohio.

Robert married the love of his life, Sherry, on December 30, 1990, in the middle of Operation Desert Storm. He was a member of Glenwood First Baptist Church. Robert received his MBA from Upper Iowa University in 2015. He had served 23 years in the military and retired as a MSGT. He was an active volunteer in the community. He was the interim minister of Norman Methodist Church and preached two Sundays a month, and he was a part of the prison ministry to share the word of the Lord with the prisoners. Robert was a part of the Murfreesboro Athletic Department, as a coach to many, keeping stats for football, and announcing baseball and softball, and volunteering for t-ball and high school sports. He coached football and wrestling at Fort Riley Middle School in Fort Riley, Kansas. In his spare time, he volunteered at food banks and with senior citizens. He was a talented carpenter, loved bird watching, and gardening. He loved spending time with his two granddaughters, who were the sunshine of his life. His love for animals, especially horses, ran deep, and his passion for their care was evident in every thoughtful gesture.

Robert is preceded in death by his father, Robert Thomas Shefelton, Sr., and his brother, Guy Mitchell Shefelton. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Thompson Shefelton of Norman, AR, his mother, Judith Bebout Shefelton of Waynesville, NC, and his son, Robert Thomas Shefelton III (AnnaLisa Larradale) of San Antonio, TX. His daughters, Kalley Michelle Cline (Justin) of Norman, AR, and Samantha Nicole Shefelton (Nicholas Wayne Baker) of DeQueen, AR. Grandchildren, Laney Michelle Cline and Ada Grace Cline. His brothers, Christopher Alan Shefelton, Sr. (Debbie), of Waynesville, NC, and Charles Emerson Shefelton (Barbara) of Charlottesville, VA, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and a host of wonderful friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Wounded Warrior Project in his honor at thewoundedwarriorproject.com.

Robert was the kind of person you could always count on- reliable, steady, and kind. Whether it was a helping hand or a listening ear, he never hesitated to be there.

A Visitation will be held at Glenwood First Baptist Church on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
A Memorial service will follow at Glenwood First Baptist on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM.

No graveside service.

Cremation arrangements are under the care of Smith Family Funeral Home - Glenwood, AR.