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He was born at John Little's Creek to the late Fern Readout Sheffel and Wayne Sheffel. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Mark Sheffel and a sister, Dolores Neace.
Tom graduated from Breathitt High School in 1973 and Lees College in 1975. He was a retired banker and enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing, gardening and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of the Emmanuel Fellowship Church at Big Rock.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Henrietta Colvin Sheffel; sons, Joshua Sheffel (Nicholas), Jeremy Sheffel (Amanda); daughter, Sarah Knudsen (Jonathan); brothers, Dave Sheffel, Don Sheffel, Paul Sheffel, Phillip Sheffel, Alan Sheffel, Mike Sheffel, Eric Sheffel; sisters, Susie Geiger, Becky Mulroy, Vicki Sheffel, Melody Sheffel and grandchildren, Joseph, Micah, Michael, Aaron, Marcus, Andrew and Ethan.
Visitation for Tom will be Friday, August, 23, 5:00 - 8:00 PM and his funeral service will be Saturday, August 24, 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Mark Driskill officiating.
A private burial will follow in the Sheffel Family Cemetery.
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Anna Bess King
February 20, 2025
I have fond memories from when Tom and Henrietta lived below us at Sulfur Gap. He always tried to entertain us as kids. Will be missed by all that knew him.
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