James Jay Sheldon

Lived in Fresno for forty years. He was preceded in death by his sister in law Annette McGowan, his mother and father in law Elizabeth and Raphael Tyler. Predeceased by his parents Lolita and Clarence Sheldon. Preceded in death by his sister Patricia Jean De Sutter and her first husband Ronald De Sutter, and Sharon J. Davidian. He is survived by his wife Madeline, his son David Sheldon and his wife Gina of Bend, Oregon, and his nephews and their wives and children.

As a young man he worked for McDonnell Douglas Corp., Douglas Aircraft Co., Aircraft Division. Later in life he became a business man, self employed, developed, built and owned commercial real estate in Old Town Clovis, California. He enjoyed traveling to the Pacific Ocean, his many friends and business relations, his family and Kingdom Hall family. He was a member of the Fresno Art Museum.

A Funeral service will be held for him at Stephens and Bean Chapel on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 11:00 am, located at 202 N. Teilman Ave., Fresno California. Covid protocols will be in place. A private interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

The service is available to view using the following link:

https://vimeo.com/532039308

Passcode: Sheldon

Special thank you to Dr. Patrick Golden, M.D., his staff and affiliations.

Contributions can be made in the name of James Sheldon, to the preferred religious organization or a favorite charity.