Alfred Earl Shelnutt, 81, of Benton, went to the Lord on October 27, 2023. He was born December 18, 1941, to Nancy Emogene "Emma" Shelnutt and Doyle Alfred Shelnutt of Benton. Alfred is preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Kaley Shelnutt Whitlock, his brothers Tommy Shelnutt and Gary Shelnutt, and nephew Tommy Shelnutt (all of Benton).
Alfred was raised amongst many members of his family and other friends around 4th Street in Benton, close to present day Tyndall Park. He grew up with meager means and a strong work ethic, which generated a widely respected young man who could be trusted at his word and given any task for completion.
Alfred worked in and owned successful businesses in Saline County since the 1960s, including "Shelnutt Masonry" through which he built buildings, houses, and walls throughout central Arkansas. He learned to lay brick at an early age and learned a keen business sense, being admonished at the age of 13 for not recalling the correct amount of brick he had laid that day by a well-known Mr. Henry Gingles. He had, in Mr. Gingles' account, under-charged for his work and ought to keep better record. In the 1970s, as a Karate black belt himself, Alfred opened the "Benton Karate Institute" in downtown Benton and trained people of all ages. He also assisted his brother Finis in training Governor Winthrop P. Rockefeller's bodyguards in self-defense. In the 1990s he founded "Accent Iron" for which he was dubbed "The Iron Man" by a news article. His gates, doors, and other ornamental iron products were installed and appreciated in locations around the United States to include 16 gates in Colorado. A caring and generous member of the community, Alfred donated his time, energy, and resources to many projects needing iron work including the Owens and Mooney Memorial Park Clock, the Posey Alleyway Gate, railing at the Saline County Courthouse, railing at the B17 Memorial Park off Hwy 35, and numerous archways and railings at local churches and cemeteries around Saline County.
Alfred loved deer hunting, but especially spending quality time with family and friends at his Circle S Lodge in Kingsland, Arkansas. Many hours spent keeping up the family cabin, riding the rural backroads, teaching his young ones how to drive, and eating "Bruton's Brew" filled some of his favorite weekends. In this same vein, Alfred also loved spending time at his home in South Fork, Colorado and spending quiet snowy mornings watching the mule deer feed from the window. Most of all, however, Alfred relished the company of his childhood sweetheart, Sandy, who has been by his side nearly every day since they married as teenagers in 1958. Alfred passed away at home listening to his favorite gospel music with his wife Sandy, his three daughters, and his dog Bentley close by his side.
Alfred was raised amongst many members of his family and other friends around 4th Street in Benton, close to present day Tyndall Park. He grew up with meager means and a strong work ethic, which generated a widely respected young man who could be trusted at his word and given any task for completion.
Alfred worked in and owned successful businesses in Saline County since the 1960s, including "Shelnutt Masonry" through which he built buildings, houses, and walls throughout central Arkansas. He learned to lay brick at an early age and learned a keen business sense, being admonished at the age of 13 for not recalling the correct amount of brick he had laid that day by a well-known Mr. Henry Gingles. He had, in Mr. Gingles' account, under-charged for his work and ought to keep better record. In the 1970s, as a Karate black belt himself, Alfred opened the "Benton Karate Institute" in downtown Benton and trained people of all ages. He also assisted his brother Finis in training Governor Winthrop P. Rockefeller's bodyguards in self-defense. In the 1990s he founded "Accent Iron" for which he was dubbed "The Iron Man" by a news article. His gates, doors, and other ornamental iron products were installed and appreciated in locations around the United States to include 16 gates in Colorado. A caring and generous member of the community, Alfred donated his time, energy, and resources to many projects needing iron work including the Owens and Mooney Memorial Park Clock, the Posey Alleyway Gate, railing at the Saline County Courthouse, railing at the B17 Memorial Park off Hwy 35, and numerous archways and railings at local churches and cemeteries around Saline County.
Alfred loved deer hunting, but especially spending quality time with family and friends at his Circle S Lodge in Kingsland, Arkansas. Many hours spent keeping up the family cabin, riding the rural backroads, teaching his young ones how to drive, and eating "Bruton's Brew" filled some of his favorite weekends. In this same vein, Alfred also loved spending time at his home in South Fork, Colorado and spending quiet snowy mornings watching the mule deer feed from the window. Most of all, however, Alfred relished the company of his childhood sweetheart, Sandy, who has been by his side nearly every day since they married as teenagers in 1958. Alfred passed away at home listening to his favorite gospel music with his wife Sandy, his three daughters, and his dog Bentley close by his side.
Alfred Earl Shelnutt, 81, of Benton, went to the Lord on October 27, 2023. He was born December 18, 1941, to Nancy Emogene "Emma" Shelnutt and Doyle Alfred Shelnutt of Benton. Alfred is preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Kaley Shelnutt Whitlock, his brothers Tommy Shelnutt and Gary Shelnutt, and nephew Tommy Shelnutt (all of Benton).
Alfred was raised amongst many members of his family and other friends around 4th Street in Benton, close to present day Tyndall Park. He grew up with meager means and a strong work ethic, which generated a widely respected young man who could be trusted at his word and given any task for completion.
Alfred worked in and owned successful businesses in Saline County since the 1960s, including "Shelnutt Masonry" through which he built buildings, houses, and walls throughout central Arkansas. He learned to lay brick at an early age and learned a keen business sense, being admonished at the age of 13 for not recalling the correct amount of brick he had laid that day by a well-known Mr. Henry Gingles. He had, in Mr. Gingles' account, under-charged for his work and ought to keep better record. In the 1970s, as a Karate black belt himself, Alfred opened the "Benton Karate Institute" in downtown Benton and trained people of all ages. He also assisted his brother Finis in training Governor Winthrop P. Rockefeller's bodyguards in self-defense. In the 1990s he founded "Accent Iron" for which he was dubbed "The Iron Man" by a news article. His gates, doors, and other ornamental iron products were installed and appreciated in locations around the United States to include 16 gates in Colorado. A caring and generous member of the community, Alfred donated his time, energy, and resources to many projects needing iron work including the Owens and Mooney Memorial Park Clock, the Posey Alleyway Gate, railing at the Saline County Courthouse, railing at the B17 Memorial Park off Hwy 35, and numerous archways and railings at local churches and cemeteries around Saline County.
Alfred loved deer hunting, but especially spending quality time with family and friends at his Circle S Lodge in Kingsland, Arkansas. Many hours spent keeping up the family cabin, riding the rural backroads, teaching his young ones how to drive, and eating "Bruton's Brew" filled some of his favorite weekends. In this same vein, Alfred also loved spending time at his home in South Fork, Colorado and spending quiet snowy mornings watching the mule deer feed from the window. Most of all, however, Alfred relished the company of his childhood sweetheart, Sandy, who has been by his side nearly every day since they married as teenagers in 1958. Alfred passed away at home listening to his favorite gospel music with his wife Sandy, his three daughters, and his dog Bentley close by his side.
Alfred was raised amongst many members of his family and other friends around 4th Street in Benton, close to present day Tyndall Park. He grew up with meager means and a strong work ethic, which generated a widely respected young man who could be trusted at his word and given any task for completion.
Alfred worked in and owned successful businesses in Saline County since the 1960s, including "Shelnutt Masonry" through which he built buildings, houses, and walls throughout central Arkansas. He learned to lay brick at an early age and learned a keen business sense, being admonished at the age of 13 for not recalling the correct amount of brick he had laid that day by a well-known Mr. Henry Gingles. He had, in Mr. Gingles' account, under-charged for his work and ought to keep better record. In the 1970s, as a Karate black belt himself, Alfred opened the "Benton Karate Institute" in downtown Benton and trained people of all ages. He also assisted his brother Finis in training Governor Winthrop P. Rockefeller's bodyguards in self-defense. In the 1990s he founded "Accent Iron" for which he was dubbed "The Iron Man" by a news article. His gates, doors, and other ornamental iron products were installed and appreciated in locations around the United States to include 16 gates in Colorado. A caring and generous member of the community, Alfred donated his time, energy, and resources to many projects needing iron work including the Owens and Mooney Memorial Park Clock, the Posey Alleyway Gate, railing at the Saline County Courthouse, railing at the B17 Memorial Park off Hwy 35, and numerous archways and railings at local churches and cemeteries around Saline County.
Alfred loved deer hunting, but especially spending quality time with family and friends at his Circle S Lodge in Kingsland, Arkansas. Many hours spent keeping up the family cabin, riding the rural backroads, teaching his young ones how to drive, and eating "Bruton's Brew" filled some of his favorite weekends. In this same vein, Alfred also loved spending time at his home in South Fork, Colorado and spending quiet snowy mornings watching the mule deer feed from the window. Most of all, however, Alfred relished the company of his childhood sweetheart, Sandy, who has been by his side nearly every day since they married as teenagers in 1958. Alfred passed away at home listening to his favorite gospel music with his wife Sandy, his three daughters, and his dog Bentley close by his side.
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