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JAMES SHELEY Obituary
JAMES R. SHELEY, 91, of the Roanoke area, passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. He was born June 8, 1922 in Middle Point, Ohio a son of the late Claude and Ethel Sheley. He retired from Inter-national Harvester after 25 years. He was a World War II Army Veteran serving in the 99th division at Battle of the Bulge. He loved the outdoors, where he enjoyed walking and cutting wood. After retirement he moved and reconstructed a log cabin, completing it by constructing a stone chimney. Surviving are his wife, Donnabelle Sheley of Roanoke; daughter, Susan E. (Steve) Reddin of Yoder; granddaughter, Lisa (John Jr.) Reddin Olry of Fort Wayne; and great-grandchildren, Lauren and Morgan Olry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Thural, Leo, Alfred, Claude, and Charles Sheley. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, (IN 46809) with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Huntington County. Preferred memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association. Please visit www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com to leave condolences.
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Jeffrey Branstrator
January 16, 2014
Our hearts and prayers go out to the loss of Uncle Jim. We loved him so much and we are so glad we got to see him the last few years. I also glad I stopped at the nursing home to see him one more time before he passed away when I was in Fort Wayne this summer.
We will miss him so much and his smile he always had for us. He is one of maybe of a dying generation that will be missed more then people realize. I am so glad he was in my life and proud to call him my uncle.
All our love,
Jeff and Ellen Branstrator
American Heart Association
November 10, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Bruce Mechant
November 10, 2013
Susan, sorry for your loss. Hope everything is going well. Take care.
Bruce Merchant
Deb Thurston
November 10, 2013
While I did not get to spend much time with James, I could tell he was a strong man with a very gentle and kind heart. Each person who came to visit while I was there had wonderful things to say about him. He will be missed by many.
~Deb~ VNHH
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