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Donald Sheets Obituary
BIDWELL — Donald L. Sheets, 80, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center.
Born on May 10, 1941 in Gallia County, Ohio, Donald was the son of the late Lewis M. and Bessie I. Barry Sheets. On April 2, 1966, Donald married Nancy Saunders Sheets, who survives him in Bidwell. Donald retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He was a Mercerville High School graduate and a member of First Baptist Church. Donald enjoyed playing softball and golfing; he was a Cleveland Browns fan. Donald loved being a Papaw.
Donald is survived by his wife, Nancy Sheets of Bidwell; daughter, Cindy (Tim) Green of Gallipolis, Ohio; grandchildren, Andrea Green and Adam Green of Gallipolis; sisters-in-law, Geraldine Sheets of Crown City, Ohio and Ruth Ann (John) Montgomery of Mercerville, Ohio; brother-in-law, Earnest (Arbutus) Saunders of Mercerville; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmie F. Sheets and an infant sister, Freda Lou Sheets.
The funeral service for Donald will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Aaron Young and Pastor Jim Lusher officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Willis Funeral Home.
Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.
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Sharon Jeffers
February 17, 2022
Donnie going to miss your yearly call of birthday wishes. So glad I was able to visit you before your passing. We caught up on a lot of childhood and school memories. Your forever classmate.
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