SHEEK, Levin W.

L. W. Sheek, a well-known citizen living a few miles from Greenwood, died last Saturday night, aged sixty-four. He was a highly respected member of the Methodist church and a sterling democrat. He was buried there Sunday. He leaves a window and several grown children. He came to Indiana from North Carolina about forty years ago.

The Franklin Democrat, Friday, December 15, 1893,
Volume XXXIV Number 23, page 6 column 2

FROM OVER THE COUNTY.

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GREENWOOD.

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The funeral of Uncle Lem W. Sheek last Sunday was largely attended. He was a good citizen.

The full sheaf of grain and the florial decorations for the casket of Uncle Lem Sheek were very appropriate and lovely. They were furnished by our florist, Bert Smith.

The Franklin Democrat, Friday, December 22, 1893,
Volume XXXIV Number 24, page 6 column 3

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OBITUARY.

Levin W. Sheek, was born in Davis County, North Carolina, March 2d, 1829 and departed the earthly life Dec. 9th, 1893, aged 64 years, nine months and seven days. He was married to Mary Bowden, May 11th 1854. To them was born one child which died in infancy and the mother soon followed it across the silent river October 2d, 1856. Mr. Sheek came to Indiana in 1857. He loved his old home and early asso­ciations and made seven visits back to those early scenes. He married Mary E. Henry, June 10th, 1858. By this union seven children were born, four of whom survive with the mother mourning their loss. In early youth Mr. Sheek united with the M. E. church at one of the famous Smith Grove camp meetings in N.C. He remained a faithful member and supporter of the same until his death. He was noted for his love of peace and his peace making disposition and knew the blessedness of the peacemaker “who shall be called the children of God.” One year ago Dec­ember 4th, he contracted his last sickness. It has been a year of pain patiently borne. His practical judgment showed him that he could not long remain here and he expressed his readiness to go, regretting, however, to give up the friendships here, but hoping to have them received in the heavenly world. He greatly enjoyed religious services held in his room by his pastor, Rev. Westhafer, who on last Sunday morning, held funeral services at Green­wood M. E. church preaching from the words “Why Should it be Thought a thing Incredible with you that God Should Raise the Dead?” About seven hundred people were present. A good citizen has passed away but he leaves an intelligent and energetic posterity who will continue his good works and bring no reproach on his name.

Link to Levin W. Sheek’s grave

Submitted by Mark McCrady, Cathea Curry and Lois Johnson