Richard Shelton was well-known as the cherished father of Blake Shelton, an award-winning country singer and “The Voice” coach. Richard owned and operated J.R.’s vehicles until his retirement in 2010 before becoming a salesperson for Chaprell Dodge and Kubota Tractors.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Richard Shelton |
| First Name | Richard |
| Last Name | Shelton |
| Profession | Celebrity Parent |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth City | Lawton, Oklahoma |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Gender Identity | Male |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Terrie Ann Hortan Delozier |
| Married Date | N/A |
Richard Shelton Relationship And Affairs
Dorothy Shelton, the owner of a beauty parlor, was his wife. Dorothy married for the second time. Prior to Richard, she was married to Ronnie Musgrove. However, Richard and Dorothy’s marriage did not continue, and they divorced. Following his divorce, he married Terrie Ann Hortan Delozier on January 17, 1997. They remained happily married till his death. His ex-wife, who used to manage a beauty salon in their little city of Ada, Oklahoma, has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. She is a songwriter and an author. She has composed scores of songs and collaborated with her son on others. She married her third husband, Mike Shackleford, and became Dorothy Shackleford. Dorothy and her husband are currently residing in Oklahoma.
Richard Shelton Children
He was a father to three of his five children. From his marriage with Dorothy, he has one son, Blake, and one daughter, Endy Intrieri.
After his marriage to Dorothy, he adopted her first marriage’s son Richie. Unfortunately, Richie died unexpectedly in 1990 at the age of 24. He was in a terrible vehicle accident in rural Oklahoma that killed not only his kid but also the other two occupants in the car, including a three-year-old boy. Endy, his daughter, is a jewelry designer who is married to Mike. Richie’s death shocked both Blake and Endy, and they both remember him fondly. Richard had two more children from his second marriage. He had two children: Philesia Anderson and Terrell Delozier.
Richard Shelton Legacy
A fountain was built in his honor at St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma, four years after his death. The fountain is located in the hospital’s new wing. Shelton took to Twitter to show his gratitude to Dr. Haddad and St. Anthony Hospital.
Richard Shelton Son Wedding
Blake is marrying his long-term girlfriend turned fiancee, singer and Voice co-star Gwen Stefani.
When asked about their wedding plans, Gwen stated that she wanted her parents to come and that because it was COVID, even if only family attended, it would still be too many people. They intended to wait a few months before deciding whether to have a small or large wedding. It will be Gwen’s second wedding and Blake’s third. Blake previously married Kaynette Gern from 2003 to 2006, then Miranda Lambert from 2011 to 2015, while Gwen previously married guitarist and singer Gavin Rossdale.
Richard Shelton Net Worth
Blake’s musical career took off after his debut in 2001, and he is now the most popular musician in the country, having sold over 10 million albums and 35 million singles globally.
