Derrick Shane Shelton, 57, Lagro, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 9, 1964, to Ernest R. and Vera N. (Parsons) Shelton in Wabash.

Derrick is survived by his mother, Vera Shelton of Lagro; daughter, Chelsea (Joe) Beard of North Manchester; Brittany Shelton of Tennessee; granddaughter Kensley Thompson; grandson Everett Thompson; girlfriend Karen McKenzie, of Lagro; one sister Adrena Shelton of Wabash. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Heather, Justin, and Carlee, he was very proud of them.

McDonald Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.