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1924 - 2006
 Warren F. Sheets, 81, Gallipolis, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, February 19, 2006. He was born on a farm in Guyan Township in southern Gallia County to the late Albert Monroe Sheets and Bertha Halley Sheets on September 13, 1924. He began his education in a one room rural grade school and later attended the Mercerville Schools from sixth through twelfth grades.
He joined the U.S. Army immediately after high school graduation in 1943 and as a Private First Class, served in WW II with the Timberwolves of the 413th Infantry, 104th Division.
He was wounded at the battle of Remagen Bridge and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Severely wounded, he was discharged from the Army in 1945.
Warren attended Rio Grande College. He married his college sweetheart, Phyllis Williamson Sheets in 1948. He graduated from Ohio Northern University Law School in 1950.
Warren practiced law in Gallia County for fifty-five years. He was elected and served Gallia County as Prosecuting Attorney for three terms and remained active in politics as a staunch Democrat to the end.
He was a member of the Ohio Bar Association, Gallia County Bar Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers. He served as a member of the board of Holzer Hospital and the Ohio Valley Bank for many years. His memberships included VFW Post 4464, DAV and the American Legion Gallipolis Layfayette Post 27. In addition he was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church with his wife Phyllis.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children:
Dr. Valorie (Stephen) Mackey, Vacaville, California
Kaven (Debra) Sheets, Cincinnati, Ohio
Atty. Mark (Bridget) Sheets, Gallipolis, Ohio
Beloved Grandchildren:
Severin, Eric and Annie
Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, 1:00 PM., February 22, 2006, at Grace United Methodist Church, 600 Second Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio, with Pastor Doug Stockton and Msgr. William Myers officiating. The Gallia County Veterans Service Organizations will Salute, Fold and Present the American Flag.
Private interment will be in Mound Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made in Warren's memory to the Alzheimer's Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871; www.ahaf.org or Grace United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 600 Second Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Arrangements are under the direction of McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, 420 First Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and kindness during Warren's illness. Condolences can be emailed to mccoymoore@charter.net or www.timeformemory.com/mm. |
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Barry Dorsey
bdorsey@newcollegeofvirginia.org
Friday March 17, 2006 at
10:24 AM
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Please express my condolences to Phyllis, Mark, and the entire family. Warren was always one of my favorite individuals in Southern Ohio. I well recall his stories and pictures about WWII and his interest in the War Memorial in Washington, an interest shared by my late father.
Warren was one-of-kind: a noted attorney, businessman, family man, and civic leader. He enjoyed telling me that he and Phyllis met on the Rio Grande campus. I know that both of them have a love for the institution.
The area will miss him. He certainly "made a difference," which is the most important phrase, in my judgment, that can be used to describe a person's life.
Sincerely,
Barry Dorsey
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Cheryl Enyart
trayne1837inc@yahoo.com
Thursday March 2, 2006 at
1:30 AM
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Dear Friends, you are in my prayers. Your loss will be shared by many of us. The community has lost a good friend and wonderful leader. GOD be with you.
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Fred Williams
manffred@hotmail.com
Thursday February 23, 2006 at
9:27 AM
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Dear Mrs. Sheets:
My prayers and thoughts are with you in the passing of your husband, Warren.
He was a good friend to me and OVCS. He was always so friendly when I saw
him around town. I know a little about your heartache having lost my wife
to cancer 5 years ago. My heart is with you. God bless,
Dr. Fred Williams
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Bob Hood
bobhood@visitgallia.com
Thursday February 23, 2006 at
8:59 AM
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Mark
Sorry to be gone during your Dad’s passing. I am in Buffalo for a Bus Trade show. My memories of your Dad are all so fond. I will relate only one to you and that is that my wife has a job today with the Gallia County Local Schools thanks to a telephone call you dad made some 15 years ago. Kem was having difficulty getting “in” the right mix of people and after every board meeting she was told she would be the next one hired. This went on for months until I went to your Dad and he said “you just wait, hold on and let me do the talking” The next board meeting she had a job and we had a phone call at 6:30 a.m. before it went on the radio news @ 7 that she had been hired. I remember many times stopping by your parents house and visiting with them on my paper routes. Mark, you like I was blessed to have good Godly parents who cared about their well being and Warren Sheets was one of those. I really liked your Dad and since my Moms passing a few years ago, I know what you will miss. Take care and we will talk when I get home next week.
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Doris Henry
Thursday February 23, 2006 at
8:35 AM
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Deepest sympathy for the loss of a great man. Warren was very encouraging to me when I was a young widow with 3 very young children left on my own.
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Oths, Heiser, Miller and Weber
rmiller@ohlaw.com
Wednesday February 22, 2006 at
3:28 PM
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We at Oths, Heiser, Miller and Weber offer our condolences to the Sheets family.
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Charles Sanders Family
csanders7681@charter.net
Wednesday February 22, 2006 at
1:32 PM
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Phyllis,Valerie,Kevin,and Mark,
Charles and I regret hearing the loss of a fine upstanding man of the community. Warren was not only a fine lawyer, but a wonderful friend. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. God Bless you. Charles and Shelby Sanders
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Llada Adams & Derry Adams Family
rr9851@dragonbbs.com
Wednesday February 22, 2006 at
12:58 PM
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Mrs.Sheets, Valarie, Kaven & Mark
Our prayers are with you. Mr. Sheets will always be remembered, he was a fine man.
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Cathy Houck
catzilla@buckeyeinternet.com
Wednesday February 22, 2006 at
9:08 AM
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My condolences to Phyllis,Valerie,Kevin,and Mark. I am so sorry to hear of Warren's passing. Your family has been forever close to my heart. I admired Warren as much as if he were my father, he was a great godfather. I am so sorry I can't attend the memorial on Wednesday, as I cannot get off at work. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Sincerely,
Cathy Houck
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Carolyn Little
giggs1@charter.net
Wednesday February 22, 2006 at
9:06 AM
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THE FAMILY OF CATHERINE AND THE LATE MELVIN LITTLE, FORMERLY OF CHERSHIRE WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY, AT THIS TIME OF YOUR SORROW AT THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRAND FATHER MR. WARREN SHEETS.
CATHERINE LITTLE
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Bill and Cindy Boggs Thomas
Wednesday February 22, 2006 at
1:57 AM
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Valorie, Kaven and Mark,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May your many memories of your father comfort you during this difficult time.
Bill and Cindy Boggs Thomas
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Kenneth R. Reffeitt
Reffeitt@Marshall.edu
Tuesday February 21, 2006 at
9:02 AM
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Sincere sympathy in the loss of a fine gentleman and servant of his community. [My mother, the late Mae Gill Reffeitt of Huntington, was one of his sister Ruby Wallace Assion's best friends.] Kenneth R. Reffeitt, Special Collections Dept., Morrow Library, Marshall University.
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