James Ray Sheehan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James “Jim” Ray Sheehan, 76, of Elm Mott, Texas passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Waco, Texas. Jim was born on December 8, 1943 in Paola, Kansas. He grew up in Paola and Louisburg, Kansas. After serving in the 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army, Jim relocated to Texas. He worked as a Railroad Engineer for over forty years for the Rock Island, Katy, Union Pacific and other railroads. Jim married Gwylyn Ferguson from Strasburg, Missouri and together they raised five sons, Charles, Paul, Matthew, James and Robert. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Charles and his wife, Gwylyn. He is survived by a large family, including his mother, Mary; his sister, Shirley; his five sons; two daughters-in-law, Elizabeth and Amber; and eight grandchildren, MaKayla, Madison, Alec, Ryleigh, Erik, Connor, Avery and Langstn. Jim traveled frequently and extensively throughout all fifty of the United States, always by auto and seldomly with an itinerary. He traveled throughout Europe both in the Army and later in life. Jim spearheaded several business ventures, often for no other purpose than to give someone else an opportunity. He also coached several Youth Baseball Teams. He was a master of the art of conversation and was always ready with a witty comment to elevate a family member or complete stranger. In charge to the very end, Jim was fortunate to spend most of his final days at home surrounded by his sons, dogs, and the relics of a life well lived. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2020 at the Strasburg Cemetery, (S Cc State Rte Hwy), Strasburg, MO with Reverend David Hackett officiating. Pallbearers will be, Charles Sheehan, Robert Sheehan, Matthew Sheehan, Paul Sheehan, James Sheehan and Thomas Moncrief. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be given to the Strasburg Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Campbell-Cast Funeral Home, Holden, MO.

James Ray Sheehan

December 8, 1943 - September 19, 2020