Warren F. Sheets

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; and beloved grandchildren: Severin, Eric and Annie.

Memorial services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, 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 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.