Obituary of Charles David Sheldon

Charles David Sheldon, age 71 of Pikeville, died Sunday, May 31, 2009. He was born in Tampa, Fl in 1938 and moved to Pikeville in 1988. He was an amazing and loving father, grandfather and devoted friend. Charles David was brilliant and yet always humble. He had a great sense of humor and never ran out of stories to tell. He graduated from the University of Southern Florida and taught at Brandon High School. He was a lieutenant in the Army, diving instructor, interior designer, door to door vitamin salesman, detective, photographer, cable splicer and did many more things during his life. Although he excelled at everything he did, his favorite pastimes were guns and woodworking. He was a master gunsmith, a lifetime member of the NRA, and had a degree in wood crafting. He was Episcopalian and a member of Masonic Lodge 330, Temple Terrace. He was preceded in death by his mother Catherine G. Sheldon. Survivors include his children Julie ( James )Richerson; Charles David II ( Rebecca) Sheldon all of Pikeville; grandsons Michael Richerson, Charles David III, Colton and Marcus Sheldon all of Pikeville; Robert, David, and Jacob Abbott, Fl; granddaughter Jillianne Abbott, Fl. Charles David will be greatly missed, the world more empty without his light. He will never be forgotten; his compassion, generosity and patience extended to everyone he met. He never saw a stranger, just a friend he hadn't yet met. Visitation will be Monday 9am-12pm CDT. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Hwy 127 South, Pikeville, TN.