Shelton Eric McKay

Shelton Eric McKay

June 22, 1946 - January 11. 2026

Shelton Eric McKay, 79, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 4-6pm Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services will be 10am Wednesday, in the chapel of the funeral home with a second visitation starting at 9am. Burial will follow in Holly Bush Cemetery in Pelahatchie, MS.

Shelton is survived by his wife of 55 years, Peggy McNair McKay; his three children, Lori Shannon McKay, Whitney McKay Adams (Jeff), and Leif Ramsey McKay (Angela); and 4 grandchildren Eli Lane Adams, Celeste Bailey Adams, Hudson Stiles McKay and Hayes Anderson McKay. Shelton was preceded in death by his mother Gladys Cawthon McKay and Middleton Hilliard McKay and his four brothers Middleton Hilliard McKay, Jr. (Sonny), George William McKay, Jesse Stanser McKay, and Glen Lamar McKay.

Shelton was a lifelong resident of Pelahatchie, Mississippi. He was an active member of Pelahatchie Cornerstone Church. Shelton was a graduate of Pelahatchie High School and the University of Southern Mississippi.

Shelton was a proud member of the Republican Party, serving on the Rankin County Republican Executive Committee off and on for 56 years. Shelton was active in the Pelahatchie Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. Shelton was a member of the Jackson Scottish Rite. Shelton was a member of the Wahabi Shriners in Jackson. Shelton was a banker and real estate broker.