Charles “Wayne” Sheets, 69, of Rio Grande, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at his residence.

He was born December 6, 1942, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Grover and Melva Bevan Sheets. Wayne was married to Tammy Hemby on March 23, 1990, and she survives him. He was a member of Simpson Chapel United Methodist Church and the Centerville Masonic Lodge #371.

Surviving are his wife, Tammy Sheets of Rio Grande; a daughter, Melissa Pace of Pt. Pleasant, W.Va.; a son, Jeff Sheets of Gallipolis; four grandchildren: Garrett Sheets, Tyler, Joshua and Emilee Pace; a brother, Willard Sheets of Crown City; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded by two sisters, Dorothy Greene and Glenna “Gay” Green.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, October 22, 2012.

A Masonic service will be held at 8 p.m.

Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.