James Pervis Shelton[n1] (October 2, 1886 – May 6, 1954) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Alabama.

During his time in the house, Shelton played an instrumental role in the building of new trade schools in the Tuscaloosa area,[2] serving until his death in 1954.

[1] Shelton died in May 1954 shortly after winning the Democratic nomination for another term in the House of Representatives.

[3] In a resolution presented to the House, close colleague Artemas K. "Temo" Callahan described him as a "true southern gentleman and genuine statesman".

[1] He was a member of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias and wrote a newspaper column, "Shelton Says", and a book of the same title.