Richard G. Sheffield
April 24, 1936 ~ May 14, 2016 (age 80) 80 Years OldShare using:
Richard “Dick” Gordon, age 80 of Jefferson, died Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Jefferson Healthcare Center. He was born on April 24, 1936 in Cuyahoga County, the son of Maynard G. & Mildred F. (Neff) Sheffield.
He worked in the egg industry for many years caring for up to 600 hens by feeding, watering and maintaining their environment. He also proudly worked for Ashcraft Industries for over 20 years. He loved to drive Farmall tractors. He was a skilled musician and taught himself how to play the accordion, harmonica, organ and piano all by sound.
He is survived by a dear friend, Margaret Hamper of Jefferson and many other loving friends. He is preceded in death by his parents.
A small gathering will take place at Dorset Cemetery on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 11:00 A. M. The Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors and Crematory are honored to serve the Richard G. Sheffield family. Condolences, obituary or to light a candle can be found at fleming-billman.com.