"Betty, We are truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Micheal and Kathy Brooks"
In loving memory of
Jerry Joseph Sheffield
July 28, 1960 - July 11, 2020
Jerald (Jerry) Joseph Sheffield, 59, of Ocala, FL, went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2020.
Jerry was born in Ocala, FL to Margaret and Jerald Sheffield on July 28, 1960. He attended high school at Pinellas Park and graduated in 1978. He worked as an Insurance Agent for 40 years with the majority of those years at Mid-State Insurance Center Inc. in Floral City. He faithfully served at Central Baptist Church for 31 years. He served in children's ministry, led men's Bible study, and served on the O.C.A. School Board as Chairman. He was most known for loving the Lord, serving others, being a true definition of a friend, and being a faithful witness for Jesus Christ. Jerry enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He especially loved taking his grandchildren fishing and swimming on the Rainbow River in Dunnellon, watching them compete in sports, dance in ballet, and serve in the church. He took great pride in his children and loved them and his wife with his whole heart. Jerry is survived by his wife of 31 years, Betty Sheffield of Ocala, daughter, Cheryl Sweet (Nathan) of St. Augustine, son, Steven Day (Rachel) of Sullivan, MO, siblings, Daniel Lankford, James Sheffield (Linda), and Rhonda Skellenger (Kevin), grandchildren, Thomas Sweet, Jack Day, and Hannah Day, Aunt, Evelyn Harper, Uncle, Howard Sheffield, and four nieces and two nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerald Sheffield, mother, Margaret Sheffield, and brother Baby Boy Sheffield.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to one of the following:
Missionary Peter Banfe's Bible Fund for Burma (missiontoburma.com)
Central Baptist Church Mission Fund
Mision Vida Nuevo (www.misionvidanueva.info/#getinvolved).
Tributes
"To the Sheffield family. An untimely passing of your beloved husband, father and a friend to many. Sincere condolences. And sympathy for your loss. Jerry was a fine guy and a good man. "
"So sorry for your loss, Betty. I pray for comfort and sweet memories of your loved one. ?? Linda Dean "
"Jerry you will be greatly missed here on earth, but there is no doubt in my mind that you have already heard ?well done thou good and faithful servant? ! I will remember you foremost for your love of God, and also how kind you were and always made it a point to be uplifting to those around you, a great example of Christ?s love. Betty I love you and pray for you and your family daily to have peace, knowing this is just a ?see you later? , not a goodbye. "
"So sorry for your loss. He was a great person and will be missed by his friends and family. Love Elly"