Mr. Marvin Anthony Shelnutt
August 28, 1954 - August 6, 2017
Marvin Anthony Shelnutt, affectionately known to his family and friends as Tony, age 62, of Whitesburg, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, GA. Tony was born on August 28, 1954, in Atlanta, GA, to loving parents, the late Marvin Samuel Shelnutt and Vivian Peavy Shelnutt. He was a veteran of the United States Army and attended Whitesburg Christian Church. Tony worked as an auto and diesel mechanic for many years before becoming disabled. He was the jack-of-all trades; he enjoyed camping, fishing and watching old western movies, especially with John Wayne in them. Tony loved spending time with his friends and family and will be greatly missed by many. Tony is survived by his beloved wife, Susan “Renee” Carter Shelnutt, to whom he married on July 21, 1975; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Valerie Shelnutt; siblings, Patricia Duncan, Nelson Shelnutt, Gwendolyn Fletcher and Thomas Shelnutt; grandchildren, Matthew Shelnutt, Emma Shelnutt and Caleb Shelnutt. Several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive. The funeral service for Tony will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 11:00 AM, in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Dr. Keith Stell officiating. Jimmy Duncan, Jimmy Ussery, Johnny Ussery, Jason Ussery, Jacob Carter and David Carter will serve as pallbearers. Jonathan Duncan and Randy Leliaert will serve as the honorary pallbearers. Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. The family will receive friends at Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, from 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you make donations directly to Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home to help cover Tony’s funeral expenses. Please join the family in honoring his life by visiting www.jeffeberhartfuneralhome.com to sign the register book and share a memory. Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Marvin “Tony” Anthony Shelnutt.
Marvin Anthony Shelnutt, affectionately known to his family and friends as Tony, age 62, of Whitesburg, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, GA. Tony was born on August 28, 1954, in Atlanta, GA,... View Obituary & Service Information