08/03/09 - NNHS Newsletter - Bill Sheldon
William Bailey Sheldon, Sr.
(06 Dec 1919 - 02 Aug 2009)
Newport News High School Class of February 1937
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08/03/09 - NNHS Newsletter - Bill Sheldon
William Bailey Sheldon, Sr. Newport News High School Class of February 1937 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have yet another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter today.
Bill Sheldon, Class of February 1937,
passed away in Newport News on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the age of 89.
From the Head Flagtwirler of 1965,
Janice
McCain Rose of VA - 08/03/09
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William Sheldon Death Notice: William
Sheldon’s Obituary by the Daily Press.":
http://www.legacy.com/
Oh, Janice, I'm so sorry to hear this! You have my deepest sympathies.
I wasn't privileged to have known your uncle, but he sounds like such a fine
man.
And that Magruder reference must surely be a mistake; the one we attended was not built until the early fifties. We'll ask our experts for the full story.
From the Daily Press - 07/18/09:
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William B. Sheldon, Sr. |
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NEWPORT NEWS - William Bailey
'Bill' Sheldon Sr., a lifelong Virginia Peninsula resident, left this world
to be with his Heavenly Father on Aug. 2, 2009, following a bout with
prostate cancer and related illnesses. He was a devout Christian and an active member of First United Methodist Church in Hilton Village since 1939. He had served on the Administrative Board, was Chairman of Church Council, member of the Bithynia Sunday School Class, member of the United Methodist Men, and had been presented a plaque by the Chancel Choir for his long years of service and near perfect attendance. He was born in Southeast Newport News, Dec. 6, 1919, to Charles B. and Ethel Sheldon. |
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He attended Magruder and Walter Reed Elementary and graduated from Newport News High School in February, 1937, with honors, having been awarded a school letter for outstanding service in the school print shop. Following graduation, he served an apprenticeship at the Franklin Printing Company and graduated from the International Typographical Union School of Printing in 1942, as a Journeyman Printer. He worked locally for the next 30 years in the Graphic Art Industry. He was active in the Boy Scout movement for many years and retired from scouting as a Life Scout and Scoutmaster. At the
outbreak of World War II, he enlisted in the Virginia State Guard, and
served for the duration of the war, advancing to grade of Master Sergeant,
1st Class, and was assigned to Hq. Co., 2nd Bn. in Newport News. Published in the Daily Press from 8/3/2009 - 8/4/2009. |
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August 03, 2009
Greig and family,
Bill was one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing; he was loved by many people and will be deeply missed. We are all here for you if you need anything. Love, Kenny, Mary and Blair August 03, 2009
Greig and family,
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My love and prayers are with you as always. I have so many fond memories of my time spent with Bill and you as a child. Love always, Teddy and Ralph August 03, 2009
Greig and Family,
Rich and I are so sad about Bill. We have truly been blessed with having the most wonderful neighbors who turned out to be like real family to us. We love you both and we are going to miss him so much. Love Rich, Autumn & Ava August 03, 2009 Martha and Family, We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers always. Love, Marsha and Alton August 03, 2009
To the Sheldon family,
We are very sorry to hear of Mr. Sheldon's passing. He married my aunt and uncle nearly 30 years ago, my cousin and his wife 2 years ago, and most recently, my wife and I last September. We will always remember him and his kind words at our wedding August 03, 2009
Martha and Family, We are so sorry
to learn of the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
during this time of sorrow. With all our love,
August 04, 2009
Dear Greig,
I am so sorry to hear that Bill has passed on. I read it online in the Daily Press. It was such a pleasure seeing you last year. You have been such a good friend every since Hilton School! Love, Virginia August 04, 2009
Dear Joy,
I am so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless! August 04, 2009
Was so sorry to hear about Bill's
death. May God's loving arms surround you and your family. There is a slight
chance that I may be at the funeral. Loving you,
August 04, 2009
Dear Greig,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, in the passing of your Bill. As you know he was held in high regard by my husband, Freddie Tucker, Sr. (deceased 2004). No doubt they have joyfully greeted each other in Heaven. Be encouraged knowing they are in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ... and waiting for us! August 05, 2009
Greig, Marth and Joy,
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I have very fond memories of all of you. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. August 05, 2009
Greig,
We are so sorry that Bill has passed. I know he is in a better place, but it still hurts. We live you dearly and if you ever need anything you need, know you can call on us. Bobby and Dolores August 09, 2009
Mr. Sheldon married my husband and
me nineteen years ago, August of 1990. He was a very kind man and we were
saddened to hear of his passing. We extend our condolences to his family.
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Our sincerest
condolences are extended to the entire Sheldon family and their friends.
From the Head Flagtwirler of 1965,
Janice
McCain Rose of VA - 08/09/09
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Bill Sheldon, Class of February 1937":
Carol....another fact regarding my Uncle Bill Sheldon...his family estimated that he must have married at least 10,000 couples. I was fortunate to recently see one of his wedding ceremonies while visiting with him at his home. It was a lovely ceremony....and not just your "run-of-the-mill" I do's. He added so much warmth and joy into his ceremony....and faith in God. It was very touching...and I couldn't wait to tell the bride and groom congratulations. The groom was in his Army uniform and the bride wore a very stylish dress. Sometimes the couples would come in full wedding attire. Just thought I'd pass on this info.
WOWZERONI! I gathered from the tone of all the entries in his Guest Book that your Uncle Bill was an exceptionally fine man.
Thank you for sharing this with us, Janice - and once again, our sincerest
condolences on the loss of your uncle.
From Sandi Bateman Chestnut ('65) of
VA -
08/09/09 - "Magruder Elementary":
Hi, Carol,
I'm responding in reference to the comments by
Janice
(McCain Rose - '65 - of VA)
and you about Magruder. There was another Magruder before the one we
attended was built. It was located between Chestnut and Roanoke Avenues on
21st, 22nd or 23rd Street I think, closer to Chestnut. It probably wasn't very
far from where Janice lived at that time. My mother (
Betty Savage Bateman Palmer - June '45 - of VA) told me she attended that
Magruder as a child. I believe when the new school was built, that the old
building housed some of the school administrative offices. At least that's what
my mother told me at the time. Hope this clears up any questions.
As so many other people have said before, you are awesome and so appreciated for everything that you do. Take care of yourself.
Love,
Sandi
OHHH!!! Thank
you so much for clarifying that for us, Sandi - and please give your mama our
love!
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Servant of God, Well Done!
Words by
Charles Wesley (28 Dec 1707 - 29 Mar 1788)
Music by
George J. Elvey (27 Mar 1816 - 9 Dec 1893)
(The Methodist Hymnal, 1966, #288)
Wesley wrote this hymn in 1770 on
the occasion of the death of clergyman George White.
Elvey's tune, "Diademata", has been set to several other hymns, notably "Crown
Him with Many Thorns" and "Soldiers of Christ, Arise".
Servant of God, well done!
Thy glorious warfare’s past;
The battle’s fought, the race is won,
And thou art crowned at last.
With saints enthroned on high,
Thou dost thy Lord proclaim,
And still to God salvation cry,
Salvation to the Lamb!
O happy, happy soul!
In ecstasies of praise,
Long as eternal ages roll,
Thou seest Thy Savior’s face.
Redeemed from earth and pain,
Ah! when shall we ascend,
And all in Jesus’ presence reign
With our translated friend?
"Servant of God, Well Done!" midi courtesy of http://www.norbry.net/midi/archive/hymn/ - 01/13/06
"Servant of God, Well Done!" lyrics courtesy of http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/e/servogod.htm - 01/13/06
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