Charles Eugene Sheffield, Sr.

Charles Eugene Sheffield, Sr. – 80
Of Valdosta, GA passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 11, 1935 in Valdosta, GA to Clarence and Catherine Herndon Sheffield. Charles was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church. He was Ordained a Deacon, Lee Street Baptist Church where he was also the Sunday School Superintendent and a Sunday School Teacher for many years. Charles began his career with Mr. L.O. Smith at Smith Motors Chrysler Plymouth Inc. In 1961 and continued for over 40 years. He retired in 2000 selling the dealership after 20 years of ownership. Charles was an avid fisherman and loved riding his motorcycles. He enjoyed fishing daily at Ocean Pond Fishing Club where he was a longtime member and past President. Charles was also a member of Ole Spokes motorcycle club and rode in the Annual Toy Ride each year in Valdosta. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Burton and Billy Sheffield and one sister, Margaret Smith.
Survivors include his Wife of 60 years, Emma Jean Wells Sheffield of Valdosta, GA;
Son & Daughter-in-Law, Chuck & Cindy Sheffield of Quitman, GA; Their Children, Amber Field Billy of London, England; Trey Sheffield Jen of Seattle, WA; Daughter & Son-in-Law, Ginger & Steve Snell of Kennesaw, GA, Their Children, Jessica Palmer of Atlanta, GA; Alan Bethea Beth of Atlanta, GA; Colette and Diana Snell of Kennesaw, GA; Daughter & Son-in-law, Jeannie & Rod Petithomme of San Luis Obispo, CA; Their Daughters, Catherine and Caroline Petithomme, of San Luis Obispo, CA; Sisters & Brother-in-Law, Mary Catherine Sheffield of Parker, CO, Dorothy Skiles of Orange, TX, Nancy & Bill Parker of Valdosta, GA; Brothers & Sisters-in-Law, Jerry & Betty Faye Sheffield of Valdosta, GA, Larry & Paula Sheffield of Naylor, GA; Brother-in-Law, Kenneth Wells of Naylor GA; Sister-in-law, Clare P. Sheffield, Rochester, NY; Numerous Nieces & Nephews; Extended Family, Chuck Bethea of McRae, GA; and Guardian Angel Special Care Giver, Mary Elizabeth Page of Valdosta, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com . In lieu of flowers please honor Charles with contributions to Halcyon Hospice, 101 Northside Dr. Bldg E, Valdosta GA 31602. Lowe's Funeral Home of McRae, GA and Music Funeral Services of Valdosta, GA are serving the family.