John Sheldon Feltner, Sr.

John S Feltner Sr., age 88, of Stephenville, TX, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Stephenville Nursing. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a retired USPS letter carrier, and a member St. Mary's and St. Brendan's Catholic Churches. He was born in Confluence Kentucky to Taylor Feltner and Eva Jean Bowling. Growing up in Kentucky is where he developed the love and interest in gaited horses. Later in life, he and his wife (Tita) went on to breed and raise several World Champion Tennessee Walking Horses by his prized stallion Coin Bad News. He also enjoyed U.K. basketball, hunting, fishing, and working on their horse farm. He loved people and loved to give you a hard time. His greatest love was his great grandchildren; they held a special place in his heart.

He is preceded in death by his brothers Raleigh Feltner, Walter Feltner, Jim Feltner, Taylor Feltner Jr. and sister Bess Schoenung.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Tita Feltner. Sons: Gary Feltner (Amy Feltner), John Feltner Jr. (Susan Feltner). Brothers: Ronald Feltner and Roland Feltner. Sisters: Opha Woods, Marie Mitchell (Lonis Mitchell) and Katie Morgan. Five grandchildren: Zach Diaz, David Feltner (Rosie Feltner), Chelsea Hammack, Cailin Riedel, and Cody Feltner, and eight great grandchildren.

A Rosary will be held Friday, August 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM at Stephenville Funeral Home in Stephenville, Texas, with a gathering of friends to follow from 6:00-8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dublin, Texas with Fr. Matthew Sanka officiating. He will be laid to rest at Erath Gardens of Memory Perpetual Care Cemetery in Stephenville, TX.