Sheldon Congleton Obituary

Sheldon M. Congleton CHESAPEAKE - Sheldon M. Congleton, 69, passed away Nov. 30, 2008, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Robert and Euleigh Congleton. Sheldon was an avid North Carolina college basketball fan. He retired after 30 years in the transportation industry, both maritime and trucking. Before his illness, he enjoyed the Outer Bank of North Carolina. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Cheri M. Congleton of Chesapeake; a daughter, Katelynne; and beloved dogs, Sam and Maggie. He is also survived by his sister, Linda Hathaway and nephew, John Hathaway, both of Kelford, N.C., and niece, Staci Hathaway of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., as well as numerous aunts and cousins. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 1146 Rodgers St., Chesapeake. The Rev. Henry Boschen Jr. will officiate. The interment will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Norfolk. The viewing will begin today with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Musselmani, Dr. Rakowski, Dr. Onufer, the staff of Cardiovascular Associates and the nursing staffs on the 2nd and 6th floors of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for the care and compassion shown to Mr. Congleton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 2, 2008.

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