Honoring the Life and Legacy of
Rev. John “Jim” Leon Sheets
Obituary
Rev. Jim Sheets, 90 of High Point, NC, passed away on March 14th, 2023 at Westchester Manor.
Rev. Sheets was born on December 6th, 1932 in Lawndale, California to the late John Grove and Anna Mary Brandt Sheets. Rev. Sheets studied at Pilgrim College, El Monte, California, George Fox College, Newberg, Oregon, Phieffer College, Mishenheimer, North Carolina and Southern Pilgrim College, Kernersville, North Carolina. He served pastorates in El Monte, CA, Aurora, OR, High Point (NC) First Wesleyan Church, Troy (NC) First Wesleyan, Christ Wesleyan, Greensboro, Browers Wesleyan, Asheboro, Port Huron, Michigan-First Wesleyan Church. He and his wife Aletha, then traveled extensively for 8 years in sacred concerts, camp meetings and revivals. He returned to pastoral appointments at Calvary Wesleyan Church, Greensboro and Covington Memorial Wesleyan Church in Reidsville, NC.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Aletha Maxine Story Sheets; son, Paul Kenneth Sheets; daughter Judith Anne Davis and husband, Kenneth, daughter-in-law, Bea Sheets; sisters, Ruth Yanes and Barbara O’Loughlin; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, David Leon Sheets; daughter-in-law, Sally Sheets; grand-daughter, Stacia Sheets.
The family will receive friends for a Viewing on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm Cumby Family Funeral Service, 1015 Eastchester Drive, High Point, North Carolina.
Funeral services will be held at three o’clock on Sunday, March 19th, 2023 in Troy First Wesleyan Church, 1368 NC-Hwy 134, Troy, North Carolina 27371. Rev. Stevan Sheets and Rev. Paul Sheets will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
A Virtual Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, April 8th, 2023 at 7:00pm EDT.
Condolences may be shared with the family using the Guest Book below.
Viewing
Saturday, March 18, 2023
6:00-8:00pm Eastern Time (EDT)
Cumby Family Funeral Service
1015 Eastchester Dr.
High Point, NC 27262
Funeral
Sunday, March 19, 2023
3:00pm Eastern Time (EDT)
First Wesleyan Church
1368 NC-134
Troy, NC 27371
Virtual Celebration of Life
& Online Reception
Recorded Saturday, April 8, 2023
Jim’s family invites you to view the virtual Celebration of Life Service & Reception honoring his life and legacy.
Slideshow
Photo Gallery
Jim and Aletha Sing
Jim and Aletha were musicians and ministry partners for 70 years. Their love for the Lord was expressed through their songs as well as Jim’s gospel messages. Please enjoy their album that was recorded in 1980 just before they entered 8 years of full-time itinerate ministry through music & preaching.
In Lieu Of Flowers Please Consider Donating To World Hope International
World Hope International (WHI) is a Christian relief and development organization working with vulnerable and exploited communities to alleviate poverty, suffering, and injustice. Jim would be so honored to know your donations in his memory were helping this cause so near to his heart.
Dear Aletha,
I am so sorry for your loss of Jim. Congratulations on 70 years of marriage. He was an amazing man. I’m sorry for the lateness of this message; I just found out about Jim’s passing. Take care. Love, Cindy Spring Romano
We were so blessed by the ministry and friendship of Jim Sheets and family. We pray that God will be with you all and hold you in His tender loving care until an eternal gathering brings you together again.
I am honored to be a friend and colleague of Judy’s. Thank you for inviting me to attend. It was a lovely tribute to a true servant of God.
What an uncle. Loved him so much. I remember once one of us kids told the other to “shut up”, uncle Jim calmly turned and in his soft southern drawl he said, “you don’t say shut up, you say huush”. Never forgot that and I think I’ve said huush instead of shut up every since. Uncle Jim, you will be missed as you were loved.
It was an honor to know Jim and Aletha for the many
years I was in NC. My prayers are with you in this time
of loss.
Wonderful memories of Jim and Aletha at the Salem, Oregon Pilgrim Holiness Church when I was in my teens (now 81). My heart goes out to the family with love and prayers.
Dear Aletha & Family,
Our hearts are broken for you in your loss of Jim. What a dear leader, example, pastor and friend! We rejoice with you in knowing that he is now “Home!” Thanks for your faithfulness through the years! May the Lord Jesus strenthen, comfort and guide you as you walk on with Him.
My sincere condolences to Eletha and the Sheets family. To know Pastor Sheets is to love this man after God’s own heart. Much love and prayers . ????❤️? ( Yvonne Diaz).
Dear Aletha and Family,
So, Jim is home! What wonderful fellowship we had during revivals where I pastored. Aletha, do you remember the time at Hillview when Jim when Jim wanted us to remember a point he made in his message, and said, “Put a pin there.” My wife, Edna, after the service, what she was supposed to do with the pin. That provided many laughs whenever we met. Your son, Stevan is now our Pastor. may the God of al grace comfort your hearts.
Charles and Edna
I’m honored to acknowledge my appreciation for such a wonderful man. Pastor Jim for a time was my peer, he was a mentor during my earlier days of ministry and he was especially a great friend. On one occasion our local board had decided to give out raises, when I was called into the meeting they told me that I was to receive a double portion because Pastor Jim and Aletha believed that my family needed the extra! He and Aletha I believe have always been “ in tune “ with the Holy Spirit and allowed The Lord to use them in such a mighty way. Enjoy the rewards you so greatly deserve Pastor Jim and thank you for investing in this “wet behind the ears” young man from the past! Striving to carry on part of the legacy you humbly lived, Pastor Todd McDonald
Aletha & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Jim was such a wonderful Christian man that touched so many lives. He was loved by all who knew him and he will be greatly missed. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family and give you peace, comfort and strength in the days ahead. We love you!
What an honor to acknowledge the fact that Jim Sheets was my friend. He came into my life when I was a young man. He and Aletha were legend in using their musical talents for Jesus and The Kingdom. I had the privilege of sharing ministry with them when I officiated at my cousin’s, Jack Bryson, funeral in the late 90’s. My father, the late Dr. J. Harold Loman, worked with Jim and Aletha in revivals and camp meetings. I wish I could be there for his home going service, but time and distance will prevent me from coming. The family will be in my prayers.
Oh Aunte Aletha,I’m so so sorry for your loss but I know where Uncle Jim is and for that I am grateful. My love goes out to you auntie. I know your heart aches for you husband and best friend. Let your family love on you as I know they will. Love you Auntie.
Dear Aletha, Curtis and I have shared wonderful memories that he and Beulah had and Ken and I had with you and Jim in our younger years. In later years, George and I had special memories of being with you. One was at Fairmount Camp in Indiana. Jim always had a bright smile and will be remembered as a true believer and fervent desire to serve the Lord he loved. You both have been a wonderful blessing. I know you will truly miss him, but we can say from experience that the Lord is faithful, and in those moments that you need Him so much, you will find Him very close. We love you and the family and will continue to hold you up with prayer.
Aletha; I grieve with you and the family for your loss of Brother Jim. His singing the hymns of the church are a special memory to me. This world is a sadder place for his loss but just think how much grander Heaven sounds.
Rev. Alvin Wooters
Oh, Aletha dear, we go back DECADES. I remember when you and Jim got married…and we’ve been friends ever since then. Your Dad and Mother were pastoring in Erlanger, I think …. when we first met. It seems old friends are going to heaven so often these days. I am thinking, “when we all get to heaven what a day of rejoicin’ that will be…..When we all see Jesus we’ll sing and shout the victory.” At Camp Meetiong, Jim would lead the congregation singing that!