George David Shelor

George David Shelor
August 28, 1966 - March 12, 2025
George David Shelor, 58, a lifetime resident of Floyd County, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. David spent his life volunteering for many different organizations and preserving the history of Floyd County. David was always very generous with his time, always willing to lend a hand and his expertise. He was a member of Beaver Creek Church as well as a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Moose Lodge and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was a very dedicated employee at Corning Inc. as a Master Electrician, Master Plumber and Master Mechanical Technician until his ALS disease type Bulbar Onset, forced him to retire. He was preceded in death by his parents: George W. and Doris S. Shelor. He is survived by a sister: Beth (Bruce) Shumaker; brother: Carl W. (Cherie) Shelor; a host of nephews, a niece and numerous cousins; one aunt: Lenna T. Shelor. A huge thank you to John Belcher, Kamren Belcher and Kim McDaniel, John and Sarah Brewer, Michelle Greco, Darin Greear, Hebron Quesenberry, and Russ Young for being very special friends and caregivers to David. Special thanks to Stacy from ACG Hospice and all the additional special caregivers that allowed David to stay at home during his illness. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 2 PM at Gardner Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ALS association, Shelor Furnace Park c/o Janice Shelor 271 Canning Factory Rd., Floyd, VA 24091 or the Floyd Historical Society, PO Box 292, Floyd, VA 24091.