Richard W. Sheldon Jr.

Richard Wayland Sheldon Jr, 67, of Chesterfield Virginia, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2022. He was born on February 4, 1955 in Putnam, Connecticut. He was predeceased by his parents, Loretta (Aubin) and Ellsworth (Bob) Sheldon. He is survived by his beloved children Robert Sheldon and Kelsey Gordon (Robert); 5 grandchildren; and his four siblings Robert Sheldon (Roxanne), Laura Dobyns (Gordon), Karen Cutrone (Craig), and Timothy Sheldon (Lori); and several nieces and nephews. He graduated from the Putnam High School in 1974. After which he joined the United States Air Force where he learned the telecommunications trade and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant 9 years later. During his service he received several awards including the National Defense Service Award, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Commendation Medal and many more. After being discharged from the Air Force he continued to work in the telecommunications field until the end of his career where he earned numerous awards and accommodations. Richard was a wonderful and dedicated father and was an excellent dad to his children, taking them to baseball practice, horseback riding lessons, caring for their every need. He never stopped loving them with all his heart. He helped them grow through Automotive School and Business School to the people they are today. He will always be in their hearts and minds. A father like you is what everyone needs, full of smiles and laughter, always doing great deeds. Nothing can replace a father like you, but when you get to heaven, God will be lucky to have you too. The Family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Saturday April 9th immediately followed by memorial service at Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel. A reception will be held after the service for friends and family to come together in reembrace of Richard. Light refreshments will be served. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116 – 7023 or call at (800) 342 – 2383.