George F. Sheets, 82, of Nappanee, died at 3:40 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at Good Shepherd Hospice, Sebring, Fla., after an illness of three weeks.
He was born Nov. 4, 1934 in Nappanee to Charles L. and Eileen (Harman) Sheets. George was a 1952 graduate of Nappanee High School. On Dec. 28, 1952 he married Patricia Richmond in Nappanee. She preceded him in death May 9, 2001. George was a farmer and a truck driver. He enjoyed his family, gardening and NorthWood sports. He was a former greeter, Sunday School teacher, and a youth leader at First Brethren Church.
George is survived by a daughter, Tammy (Tom) Speicher, Milford; sons, Tim (Beth) Sheets, Flora; Todd (Sharon) Sheets, Carmel; Trent (Lynn) Sheets, Nappanee; grandchildren, Trischa (Charlie) Zercher, Traci (Brett) Hummer, Travis Speicher, Jennifer (Taylor) Fife, Michael (Valerie) Sheets, Sylvia (Andrew) White, Katie (Erin) Latta, Courtney (Nate) Davidhizar, Kelsey Sheets; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Norma (John) Personett, Nappanee, Rosie (Jerry) Davenport, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and brother, Wendell (Anita) Sheets, Bourbon, and Bonnie Craig, a loving companion for 16 years.
Upon George’s request he has been cremated and Inurnment will be at South Union Cemetery. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
Memorial contributions may be given to Ronald McDonald House, South Bend or Center for Hospice Care.