Carl L. Sheldon

Carl L. Sheldon, 88, of Columbus and formerly of Warren, entered into eternal rest Friday, March 2, 2018 at Mount Carmel West Hospital in Columbus.  He was born October 16, 1929 in Newton Falls, the son of Charlie and Alice (Lawrence) Sheldon, and had lived in Trumbull County most of his life.

A crane operator at U.S. Gypsum, Carl had been a member of New Covenant Baptist Church in Lordstown.  He enjoyed collecting license plates and had been to swap meets all over the country.  He also enjoyed camping and traveling.

Fond memories of Carl live on with his beloved wife, Evelyn (Bonsall) Sheldon, whom he married October 29, 1949; two sons, Allan Luther (Pat) of Columbus and Edward Lee (Cindy) Sheldon of Warren; two grandchildren, Keith and Karen Sheldon; four great-grandchildren: Carolyn, Kristina, Matthew, and Abigail Sheldon; a brother, George (Paula) Sheldon of Lordstown; and a sister-in-law, Ellen Sheldon of Niles.

Preceding him in death are his parents; a son, Charles Lindley Sheldon; and a brother, Lewis Sheldon.

Services are 11:00 am Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, with Rev. John Krause officiating.  Burial will follow at Pine Knoll Cemetery.  Friends may call 10:00 to 11:00 am Thursday at the funeral home.

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