Service Details
His homegoing services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd, Mount Pleasant, WI 53403 on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 11:00 am with Rev. Dr. Daryn D. Crenshaw officiating. Visitation will be that day from 10-11 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.
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Racine – Dartavis L. Shelton, 38, of Racine, WI, passed away unexpectedly, at Waupun Memorial Hospital in Waupun, WI on Monday February 14, 2022. He was born in Racine on November 21, 1983, the son of Charles “Chris” E. Shelton and the late Evelyn T. Smith.
Dartavis enjoyed spending time with family and friends and getting to know his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed cracking jokes and talking smack. He loved his entire family. He will be remembered by his infectious smile and laughter.
Dartavis is further survived by his brothers and sisters, Diante Rogers, Deonte Westmoreland, Vayta Jones, Miracle Jones, and Lavoyia (Christopher) Jackson; father, Charles “Chris” Shelton; grandmother, Marilyn Thomas Grandberry; step-grandmother, Louise Knuckles-Smith; uncles, Danny Smith, Alandus Grandberry and Lamont Thomas; aunt, Annie Smith, Carolyn (Ronald) Lawrence, and Gala Scott; special cousin Kristy (Edward) Turner, Shenita Smith and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to his mother, Dartavis was preceded in death by his grandmother, Barbara Ann Freeman; step-grandfather, Louis C. Freeman; grandfathers, Nathaniel Smith, and Herbert Thomas Grandberry; uncle, Larry C. Smith, Billy Thomas, and Timothy Thomas; aunts, Thelma J. Wiggins, Sonia Freeman, Regina Martin, Reta Thomas, and Linda Thomas.
His homegoing services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd, Mount Pleasant, WI 53403 on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 11:00 am with Rev. Dr. Daryn D. Crenshaw officiating. Visitation will be that day from 10-11 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.
Sielethia Munger says
U will be missed cuz
LaQuita Johnson says
My condolences to the family Lord please give them strength to be strong
Entire Love and westmoreland Family says
Sending our sincere condolences and prayer to entire Shelton and Smith Family
Shamika kelley says
We had fun as young kids on park ave you kept me laughing rip 🙏 never forgotten {flipping team}
Ozella hill says
You will be dearly miss RIP
Bernard&Alicia Jones says
I remember talking smack back and forth between us. U will truly be missed and rip lil bro.
Maydell Williams says
Our deepest sympathy to the Shelton and Smith families.
(From the families of Louis Freeman and Adell Billups)
Jigg says
damnnnnnnnnnnn to watch you grow and watch you leave is unbelievable rest up Tavis you will be missed…praying for your entire family
Teresa Ast says
So sorry for your unexpected loss! May thoughts of memories made together provide you peace in these difficult days. Thinking of your family and sending love.
Paula Ann Rein says
Tavo……words cannot describe how much our friendship meant to me. You made me laugh when my world was falling apart around me and you made me cry when you would tell me what I needed to hear but needed to be put on point. The short period of time that I had with you will stay with me and my children FOREVER. You endured so much pain yourself but ALWAYS took time to make sure me and my girls were ok. You always understood me and sometimes without words. Praying that you are chillin’ with my brother and gave him one of your amazing hugs and smiles. Hopefully you snuck up on him and scared him lol. Well the only scars now are on the hands that hold you. I cry and laugh EVERYDAY for you. My life will be forever changed. Your last words to me…..I hold so dearly and will do right by you and God. Until we meet again. Truly blessed to have had you in my life. Love always, the crazy white girl. 🙂
Paula Ann Rein says
Tavo……words cannot describe how much our friendship meant to me. You made me laugh when my world was falling apart around me and you made me cry when you would tell me what I needed to hear but needed to be put on point. The short period of time that I had with you will stay with me and my children FOREVER. You endured so much pain yourself but ALWAYS took time to make sure me and my girls were ok. You always understood me and sometimes without me even saying anything. Praying that you are chillin’ with my brother and gave him one of your amazing hugs and smiles. Hopefully you snuck up on him and scared him lol. Well the only scars now are on the hands that hold you. I cry and laugh EVERYDAY for you. My life will be forever changed. Your last words to me…..I hold so dearly and will do right by you and God. Until we meet again. Truly blessed to have had you in my life. Love always, the crazy white girl. 🙂
Quita Johnson says
My condolences goes out to the family. Tavis you will be miss 😢
Trenetta Hoard says
Sorry for yo loss my deepest condolences to u and yo entire family prayers 🙏 🕊 😇 RIP Tavis continue to RIH
Falandric Williams Sr. says
My sincere Condolences to the Shelton &Smith family.As kids u were younger ,bro it hurts to keep losing loved ones,but I thank God for Allowing us to borrow you for the time was giving.I love you forever bro,but I know you’re at Peace No more pain n hurt.Until we meet again Big Bro love you.#VillaKids.
Chenita says
You definitely kept us laughing .
Rest well Tavis
Quita Johnson 12th says
My condolences goes out to the family and my God be with you
Shaterse Spencer says
Sending my deepest condolences to the family at this time with prayers going up in Jesus name for healing I love you all
Patricia Patton says
💖💖💖🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Diane Griffin (McGee) says
Rest in Peace cuz you there with your mm and grandmother May God have a blessing on you and the family.
Barbara Thompson and the Simpson 💓. says
Sorry for your loss sending prayers to you and your family.