Shelton “Blind Man” Lamont Bethea 58, was born on Tuesday May 2, 1967 and passed on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Funeral Arrangements:
Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | Visitation: 11:00 am | Funeral: 12:00 pm.
Place of Service: Russell Memorial CME Church, 703 S. Alston Ave. Durham, NC 27701
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Aunt Brenda and Uncle Ray sorry for y'all lost. Growing up with Shelton was great. As my mom Beverly and Boodie became together and you became my plus family!! Love you , Renee'
I have known Shelton since we were children attending Russell Memorial Church. It is my prayer and condolences go to the Bethea Family. May God give you the strength, peace and comfort that you are in need of during this difficult time. Shelia L Pate
I kew Shelton as being a daredevil. When he dated my sister he got into a hot pepper eating contest with one of our family friends. It was hilarious. No one won the contest because the both started choking from the peppers and had tears running down their faces. But as you would know, Shelton took the clam as the winner.
Our sincere condolences in your significant loss of Shelton. Praying for your comfort and peace during this difficult time. Pattye Brown & Family
Such a funny and caring person watched me go from pampers to a woman. Rest In Peace Shelton. i'm glad you were able to meet jaylani. forever my "taurus twin"! <3
Rest in peace, Shelton. I'm glad to have known you since I was a little girl. You added so many laughs and lots of love to my childhood. You will certainly be missed.
Be blessed.. Wishing comfort for your at this time...
With heartfelt prayers & sympathy..... May loving prayers attend you. May tears bring sweet release. May God, who sees your sorrow, guide you to a path of peace. "The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7 KJV
Glenda Blue Rogers
My most sincere condolences to the family. Shelton was my brother, my classmate, my teammate and most of all my friend. I'm truly missing him. May God continue to comfort you during this time.
Cousin this one really hit hard..I love you and thax for all the memories we shared..Love Always Linda
Prayers and condolences to the family from Bea and Anthony Mitchell
My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. Shelton was a great person who had a contagious smile that would make your day brighter. Rest well Classmate. 🕊️
Shelton, my younger cousin will be missed deeply. He considered me his 2nd Mom looking so much like his mother Brenda. He was my ring bearer at my wedding in Brooklyn, NY. He was my fish fryer at several functions I had. We all know he ended his phone calls with "if anyone hasn't told you today they love you, I love you". You are loved and will always be in my heart. Cousin Audrey White-Green
My sincere condolences to my friend and classmates family. Shelton was a good guy and he will be truly missed
My Sincere Condolences to the Family of my friend Shelton. It takes a long time to grow a friendship, ours go back 45+ years. Thru the years I would always joke with him of how big his hands and fists were, thru time, distance and silence his fists were never clinched that he wouldn't offer me a handshake of Love. Rest in Power my friend!
My brother, so thankful to spend a bit of time with you at our class reunion. Rest in Paradise my friend
Brenda and Ray I hope you can find peace during this heartbreaking time. May Shelton rest in peace
To Brenda and Ray my deepest condolences to you both.my family and I are praying for your strength in this difficult time.
To the famine deepest condolences i never thought I'd be writing i met Shelton at work him and my brother became the best of friends and he was close to my family too. When my mom and my brother passed away to his mom. His dad and his kids and his family he would truly be missed. You know he looking down at us smiley
My condolences to Ray and Brenda Henderson, Had a pleasure of knowing Shelton "Blind Man" for many years from high school to adulthood. Yes we played them cards and shared lots of dances right on Weaver St. Rest in Paradise "Shelt" Job well done sir!!
To the family, Lynn and I send our deepest sympathy. Shelton will be missed. May God continue to look over each of you. Love Duke Hester and Family
Brenda and Ray, I am so sorry for the loss of your son, Shelton. My prayers will forever be with you both as I can only imagine the pain you must feel. One can only thank God for the time that we had Shelton on earth as he touched many including myself. Yes! my heart is heavy, and emotions are all over the place but the love, friendship, and bond we shared was special and I will never forget YOU! RIH Shelton Lamont Bethea AKA "Blind Man" Love always, yours TRULY!!!
Dear Ray and Brenda,
We extend our deepest and sincerest condolences. May God surround you both with strength, comfort, and love during this difficult time. Our families were neighbors for years. We had some great times during those years. Shelton will be missed greatly. Much love to you.
Tracy and Annie McNeil
Shelton will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will forever be remembered for his simple unassuming nature and his profound impact on the lives he touched. He will forever be in our hearts.
Wishing the Bethea family peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. We are deeply sorry about the passing of Shelton Lamont Bethea. We are continuing to pray for the family during this difficult time.
Raymond, Cheryl & Corey Dukes
Sending my heart felt condolences and prayers to his family. From Ophelia Bass Bell and family 😇
We are praying for your family
As cousins, we were polar opposites until it came down to loving family and friends, dancing until physical exhaustion and eating biscuits!!! I will forever miss his physical presence but will cherish the many memories we shared in this lifetime. Love and hugs to Brenda, Ray, Bethea and Edward families.
My condolences to the family. Shelton was a good guy and will truly be missed.
To my Aunt Brenda and family may God keep you in these trying times 💘
I was glad to see Shelton at our 40th class reunion he will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace my friend my prayers are with the family.
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