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Ezra Sheets Obituary
REEDSVILLE — Ezra James "Jim" Sheets, 76, of Reedsville, Ohio, entered into the gates of Heaven on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Ohio Health O'Bleness Hospital.
Jim was the oldest child and first born son of Ezra and Frances Hall Sheets.
Jim graduated from Rutland High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in the Vietnam War. From the Air Force, Jim entered and completed the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy, where he served 23 years protecting our citizens of Ohio. He then owned and operated Windleaves Transportation. He was also an equipment operator for various friends and family. Jim also served as Meigs County Commissioner for eight years. Jim loved farming and he loved his family.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Donald and David; and a sister, Sandra Sheets-Wriheman.
Jim was a loving father to his five children, Vicky (Gary) Bodey of Wellston, Ohio, James (Tabby) Sheets of Minersville, Ohio, Ben (Jennifer) Sheets of Middleport, Ohio, Melanie Sheets of Pomeroy, Ohio and Mark (Makayla Beechler) Sheets of Reedsville, Ohio. He is also survived by his sister, Delilan (Eddie) Ritchie; a brother, John (Lori) Sheets; sisters-in-law, Mary Sheets and Jean (Mac) Van Meter.
Jim was also a loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio, with Pastor Larry Lemley officiating. Burial will follow in the Silver Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ezra Sheets
Ben Shee
October 29, 2017
I knew him as "Dad". It's been an honor to be his son. I miss him. Thank you all for your kind comments.
Mark Malcom
October 26, 2017
What a great Sergeant and leader! I worked for him in the parking lot at the Ohio State Fair. He made a very tough job fun. I can still see him striding through the grass parking lot with his special walk and smoking his pipe. If there is a parking lot in Heaven, he'll be running it!! Job well done Sarge.
Roger Bahr
October 25, 2017
Jim was the first Trooper I ever knew and he was a major factor in my decision to join the OSP. He was a good friend and will be missed.
Ret Sgt R.L. Bahr
Teresa Oiler
October 25, 2017
Very sorry for your loss. Your dad was super nice!!
Teresa Oiler-Rio Grande Community College
KELLEY
October 25, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
Ret Sgt Rick Brown
October 24, 2017
If there is a parking lot in heaven, I know it will be squared away with Sgt Sheets and his pipe overseeing it. All those great memories of him at the Ohio State Fair. God bless!
Dane and Becky Marshall
October 24, 2017
So very sorry for your loss.
Mike Zirkle
October 24, 2017
I am honored and privileged to be able to call Jim my friend. He touched so many lives, and mine no exception for certain. Our hearts are heavy.
God Speed Unit 838...God Speed
October 24, 2017
I am honored and privileged to call Jim my friend. So many lives he touched and mine no exception for certain. Many hearts are heavy. God Speed Unit 838.............God Speed
Ret. Sheriff David Martin
October 24, 2017
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. The man that helped me many times, as a young Deputy, and continued on when I was Sheriff. I will always have great memories of working with him, when he was a Trooper, and as his work continued as our Chief Deputy at Gallia Co Sheriff Office.
Tim Weaver
October 24, 2017
It was an honor to work around him while he was at Post 27 and I worked at the GDP. He was one of a kind. RIP.
Ken Marshall
October 24, 2017
Please accept our most sincere condolences on Jim's passing! A good life filled with loving family and friends.
Colonel (ret) Ken and Christa Marshall
Dana Aldridge
October 24, 2017
He backed me up on more than one occasion in Meigs Co. God speed 838 and God bless your family.
V H
October 24, 2017
Sincere condolences to all in your family for your great loss during this difficult time of sorrow. May the promise found at John 6:40 bring you comfort and hope in the days ahead.
Roger Thomas
October 24, 2017
Of all the OSP I worked with in Gallia County, I remember Ezra the most. He was one of the best. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family.
Pat McDonald
October 23, 2017
It was truly an honor to have worked with such a fine man. He represented the Ohio State Highway Patrol with integrity, respect, and professionalism.
Keith Sheets
October 23, 2017
He was a fine man and peace officer. May peace be with the family.
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