Jackie Sheedy

Jackie Sheedy, 85, a longtime resident of Benjamin, TX, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Benjamin Cemetery, Ivy St., Benjamin, TX, 79505, under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. Officiating will be Rev. Gary Schnable. A visitation is planned for Friday, March 17, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00PM, at the funeral home, 210 Ave. A, Knox City, TX.

Jackie was born August 12, 1937 in Forsan, TX. to Addy (Gressett) and Paul Sheedy. He married Virginia Turner on August 23, 1956 in Big Spring, TX. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Benjamin, TX. He loved gardening, golfing and fishing.

He is survived by his son, Mike Sheedy and wife Kay of Knox City; daughter, Mitzi Welch and husband Shane of Knox City; daughter-in-law, Cassandra Sheedy of Knox City; grandchildren, Heston Sheedy, Shellbie James, Nick Lewis, Terrell Sheedy, Kimberly Limbaugh, Katie Rae Gillean, Micca Clark, Ashley Sheedy, Brittany Coker, Misty Jones, Ray Ham, Mitchell Welch, Heath Welch; and 30 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Addy and Paul Sheedy; wife, Virginia Sheedy; son, Stephen Sheedy; brother, Paul Sheedy; and sister Francis McKinney.

Memorials may be made in Jackie's name to Benjamin Cemetery Association, P.O.Box 292, Benjamin, Texas 79505

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.