John Glenn

Sheffield, Sr.

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

1st Peter 5:10

Mr. John Glenn Sheffield, Sr., 71of Chipley, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2015 in the Washington Nursing and Rehab. Center of Chipley, FL.

He was of the Methodist Faith and a member of St. Joseph A.M.E. Church. He was employed with the Washington County School Board as a Janitorial Supervisor.

Home Going Services will be held 11 A.M. CST, Friday, August 7, 2015 from the sanctuary of St. Joseph A.M.E. Church of Chipley, FL with pastor, Rev. Linda Ellis, and Rev. Larry Brown, officiating. Committal Services will follow in the church cemetery.

Survivors two sons: John Glenn Sheffield, Jr. of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, and Derrick Brown of Lakeland, FL; three daughters: Leketha Harrison (Michael) of Dothan, AL, Myra Sheffield of Chipley, FL, and Teresa Sangodipe of Columbus, OH; stepchildren: Lillian Dixon (Joseph) of Esto, FL, Melinda Brown and William Brown, both of Chipley, FL; three sisters: Mary L. Mosley (Eddie Lee) of Chipley, FL, Elnora Nelson, and Armetta Hogans, both of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; two sisters-in-law: Catherine Sheffield of Chipley, FL and Annie Sheffield, of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mr. Sheffield will lie in state at the church from 10 A.M., Friday until time for services to start at 11 A.M.