Richard A. Sheldon

Richard was a strong man with high ideals and a man of his word. He was born May 1, 1926 in Watts Flats, N.Y. Raised in the Panama area, he attended Panama Schools. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran where he served on the USS Antietam Aircraft Carrier. Richard was a 39 year employee of Crescent Tools in Jamestown from where he retired.

A man of strong faith, he was a longtime member of the Niobe Baptist Church. Richard had an extensive tool collection. He was a self-taught handyman who could fix anything and was always willing to help anyone who needed his assistance.

His wife of 75 years, Leona M. Sheldon, “T-T,” died July 9, 2022.

He is survived by three daughters: Jane Swanson of Lakewood, N.Y., Kathy Lobdell of Midlothian, VA. and Tricia (Matt) McAdoo of Jamestown, N.Y. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 7 great great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Karen Sheldon and a niece, Darlene Goodman.

Richard is predeceased by his parents; two daughters: Sharon Brink (late Bruce) and Pamela Reagle and son, Vernon Sheldon.

Calling hours will be Friday 4-7pm at the Spitzer Funeral Home, 8728 E. Main St. Clymer, N.Y. where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 1pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Panama Volunteer Fire Department, 27 Main Street, Panama, NY 14767.

Arrangements by David J. Dengler, Spitzer Funeral Home.