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Lary Sheeks Obituary
KANNAPOLIS - Lary Dean "Butch" Sheeks left his earthly home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011.
Born Feb. 3, 1944, he was the youngest child of Grady and Sadie Sheeks. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was in Alaska during the earthquake of 1964. He often spoke of having the best of both worlds, the security of the U.S. Air Force during duty hours and the wilds of Alaska to explore while off duty.
Butch was an avid hunter, fisherman, and a lover of the outdoors. He also loved NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
He is survived by two children, son, Todd Sheeks of Landis; and Jackie Sheeks of Carolina Beach; five grandchildren, Candice Smith (Patrick), Megan Sheeks, and Asia Sheeks all of Kannapolis, Sydney Sheeks of Landis, and Whitney Faggart of Concord; sister, Betty Sheeks Varner (James) of Kannapolis; brothers, Tony Sheeks, of Kannapolis, the Reverend Bill Sheeks (Eleanor) of Cleveland, Tenn.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation & Funeral: 4:30-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, followed by the funeral at 6 p.m., both will be at the Kannapolis Church of God of which he was a member. Graveside service and burial will be at the V.A. National Cemetery in Salisbury, Monday at 2 p.m.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Kannapolis Church of God Choir, 221 West Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Online condolences can be left at: www.whitleysruneralhome.com
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Brenda J. Hightower
February 19, 2011
Tony, Betty and extended family, I am so sad to learn that Butch has died. God Bless his heart. He had many years of low health but continued to go on day to day being his cheerful self. I am most sorry that I let time slip away before getting to see him again. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Now God will settle the sadness in your hearts and help you heal from your loss. He has already healed Butch and he is much happier now. For that we can be truly thankful. God bless you all.
February 19, 2011
Butch, could always lift you up and cause you to smile. We had the privilage of watching him grow in the Lord. He was a great friend tht we will never forget. Butch appreciated anything you offered him, especially a smile, a hug, or oatmeal raisin cookies, vanila Ensure, a Rabbit box,or just talking with him. We will miss him, but we will soon all be together worshipping our Savior Jesus Christ the Lord.
Sammy and Ann Hartzog
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