William Sheldon Sr., 79

GREENSBORO, Md. - William Sheldon Sr., of Greensboro, died Thursday, May 29, 2008, in Caroline Nursing Home, Denton. He was 79.

He was born on May 26, 1929, in Boothwyn, Pa., to the late William and Ann Butterworth Sheldon.

Mr. Sheldon was a machinist for Sun Oil Refinery Co., in Marcus Hook, Pa. He moved to the area in 1971.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Sheldon; two brothers, Elwood and George Sheldon; two sisters, Annie Buckingham and Sadie Worrell.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth Wooters Sheldon of Greensboro; three sons, William Sheldon Jr. of Andover, Kan., Harry Sheldon of Easton and James Sheldon of Greensboro; one daughter, Ruth Ann Zucker of Marion, Ohio; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be private.

Arrangements by Fleegle & Helfenbein Funeral Home, P.A., Greensboro.

Letters of condolence may be sent via www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com.