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.

David was a very special friend. We shared an interest in racing. He was on a pit crew helping with a late model stock car and we were always at the races together! Heaven gained an angel in David as he was always just a giving person! Lifting the family up in prayer!

Beth and Carl, I am so sorry. I remember all three of you; David was such a pleasant boy in class. I actually ran into him a few years ago in yard of Old Church Gallery, and we did some catching up. I know how much you will miss him.

I'm so sorry for your loss

I met Dave 36 years ago when he came to work for Corning. It was very clear he had talents and always wanted to learn more. He was one of the first apprentices to receive his journeyman license. His good friend and mentor at the time was Charlie Stump. Dave was a quiet person, which meant you had to sit and listen patiently. Once you did, you found he loved his community and was a good steward of maintaining the beauty of Floyd county. Blessings and condolences to his family and friends.

I worked with Dave for many years at Corning in Christiansburg VA. He was a good friend and coworker. He will be missed.

Rest in peace

David and Roger had that special friendship that not many people have. They went to races together and worked car shows together at Richard Childress. They had a special connection to watching Dale Earnhardt Sr race. He spent a lot of time on Sundays watching the races with us. He was a special guy that we will miss very much. He will not suffer anymore because he is in God’s care.

Your struggles and suffering are over. Your talents will be missed. rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

David was a true friend. Always willing to lend a hand. He touched my life. I will remember our times together forever.

Peace to David's family and friends. He and they will be in my thoughts and prayers

I have fond memories of David from reunions, as he was my cousin. A quiet, reserved gentleman, he was liked by anyone who met him. Years ago I'd run into him at the Farmhouse, where he liked to go for the music. He will be missed.

Thanks for the memories David. We ate a lot of Breakfasts and Went to several Events together. Sure an Sorry it Ended this Way. May the Transformation Be Smoothe...

David was a wonderful person, he will be missed. As a neighbor, without asking he'd always offer to plow my driveway on snowy days, he also helped me with the maintenance on the tractor. He was a great collector of many farm parts, in a pinch he always seemed to have what you needed to fix things around the farm. I was fortunate to have spent some time with him before he transitioned, and we spoke about birds, and little things in life that mattered to him.