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Charles E. Sheen 1935-2021

COLUMBIANA — Charles Edwin Sheen, 86, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born June 29, 1935, in Green Township, Mahoning County, the son of Charles and Nellie Wilms Sheen.

Charlie lived his entire life in Mahoning County. The first 49 years was on the family farm on Beaver Creek and Middletown roads. He was born there and operated the dairy farm until moving to Columbiana.

He was a veteran of the Army and served for two years. Charlie retired in September 2013 from Baird Brothers, where he had worked for many years. He was an active member at Columbiana Church of Christ. He served as its treasurer for 25 years and stepped down in 2008.

Charlie was not one to get out and about; he stayed around the house working on things, gardening and cutting the grass.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lois E. (Graham) Sheen, whom he married July 26, 1969; a daughter, Marie Elnora Sheen of Salem; a son, Donald Edwin Sheen of the Philippines; and a sister, Hazel Nickolas of Youngstown.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Esther Wilson, Ruth Schmidt, Iona Cloyd, Blanche Dudley, Margaret Delp, and George, Donald, Paul and Carl Sheen.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Columbiana Church of Christ. Military honors will be first, followed by a service with The Rev. Gary Bailey officiating.

A time of visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will take place in Hope Cemetery in Salem.

Memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s choice.

Arrangements by the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen and Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem.

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