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1935 - 2021
 H. David Sheets, Musician and Educator, May22, 1935 – July 14, 2021, 86, of Chesapeake, Ohio died after a hard battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia. He was preceded in death by his parents, H.L. & Norma (Stevers) Sheets and his brother, Alan Sheets. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gail Hesson Sheets; brother-in-law, Dwight (Kitty) Hesson, nephew Gary (Pat) & 3 nieces, Beth (Dorian) LaCourse, Tammy (John) Vorwerck and Angie Hesson. David was a graduate of Huntington H.S. and Marshall College. He taught instrumental music at Stockdale, Beaver, Coalton, Jackson, Ironton and Symmes Valley schools in Ohio. He retired as manager of the Lawrence-Scioto Joint Solid Waste District. He was a member of American Federation of Musicians, Local 362-691 and played for many events in Huntington, the Tri-State & Charleston, such as the circus and ice shows. David was director of the Huntington Symphonic Band from c. 1978-1990. He directed the Ironton Civic band, and worked with the orchestras for musicals of Performing Arts Guild (Ashland) & Musical Arts Guild (Huntington). David played with the Mel Gillispie Orchestra from the first rehearsal in 1960 to the final memorial concert in Mel’s honor. It was one of the great passions & pleasures of David’s life. He also played with McCoy Bros., Hal Scott, Dick Newman and Bill Spurlock dance bands. He had the pleasure of performing with many “names” in the music world, such as Johnny Long, Tommy Dorsey, Ella Fitzgerald, the Four Freshman, the Temptations, Bob Ralston, & Ray Charles. He enjoyed participating in the Coon-Sanders Nighthawks Reunions. David served with the 3rd Armored Division Band in Germany and was a member of the 202nd Kentucky Army National Guard Band in Ashland. David was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, where he was active in the music program & served on the vestry. He was member of the Huntington Kennel Club since 1963, where he served as President & Show Chairman. With his wife Gail, he raised purebred dogs under the Lustigleben banner. He was a member of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America. Funeral service will be conducted 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2021 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio with Rev. Deborah Rankin officiating. Visitation will be held 12 to 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2021 also at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.
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Tanna Lockard Thomas
Wednesday July 21, 2021 at
6:52 AM
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So sorry to hear of your loss of Mr. Sheets. I was one of his students @ Symmes Valley. I remember at the end of my senior year, I was skipping a lot of school. Band was my last class of the day & since they were practicing Pomp & Circumstance, I did not feel the need to be there. So one day I showed up for class, because we were working on the spring concert as well. He looks over at me and says "I want to welcome Miss Lockard to our class today, I am so glad she took the time to join us". I always thought that was so funny.
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