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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Sep 4, 2025

Morristown lawyer Joseph “Randall” Shelton died Aug. 31 under the compassionate care of Caris Healthcare Hospice, surrounded by his family. A 1964 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law (now Winston College of Law), Shelton served in the U.S. Army and later opened his East Tennessee law practice, where he provided 50 years of dedicated legal service. A Celebration of Life will be held Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. EDT at Gateway Church, 503 S. Jackson St., Morristown 37813. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or Rotary Foundation. Call 866-976-8279 to donate by mail.