Joseph Marion “Joe” Sheldon, Jr, .65, of Crescent City, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at his home following a brief illness. A native of Winter Park, Joe resided in Putnam County for the past 11 years coming from Fort Myers. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Joe co-owned and operated Elite Interior Builders in Fort Myers. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW Post #2380 in Deland and Moose Lodge #2538 in Deltona. In his leisure time, Joe enjoyed fishing, boating and anytime he could spend time on the water.
He was preceded in death by a son, David Sheldon.
Joe is survived by his wife of 28 years, Geraldine “Jeri” Sheldon of Crescent City, a daughter, Angela Ellis and husband Jason of Cartersville, GA, a brother, Joyce Hunter of Jacksonville and Bob Sheldon of Fort Myers, a granddaughter, Kristin Ellis and a great-grandchild Elliott Ellis.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177 or to Cancer Research.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Joe’s Book of Memories page at www.JohnsonOverturffunerals.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.