JOSEPH SHEADER
1876-1947
VAN LEAR MAN DIES FROM BULLET WOUND
Joseph Sheader, 70, a resident of Van Lear since 1940 and a retired
safety engineer for the Consolidation Coal Company, at Jenkins, died
Friday night from a self-inflicted bullet wound at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. J. T. Mather, at Van Lear. Ill health was blamed as
the cause of his act members of the family said.
Native of Durham County, England, Mr. Sheader came to this country in
1909, and settled at Ellsworth, Pa. He moved to Kentucky in 1916 and
accepted a position as bandmaster for the Consolidation Coal Company
at Jenkins. Except for eight years when he was safety engineer for
the Elkhorn Company at Wayland, Mr. Sheader has been in continuous
employment by the Consolidation.
Upon the death of his wife in January, 1940, he moved to Van Lear and
retired from active duty in August, 1941.
He was well and favorably known throughout the Big Sandy Valley area
and was active in Masonic work. He was a member of the Blue Lodge at
Jenkins, and the India Consistory, Masons, at Covington, and was a
member of the Van Lear Eastern Star.
Funeral services were held at the Mayo Methodist Church Wednesday
afternoon and internment was in the Paintsville cemetery.
Survivors in addition to his daughter are two sons, Joseph Henry
Sheader of Denver, Colo., and Charles Frederick Sheader, of Nevada,
Mo., and a brother, C. F. Sheader of Pittsburg, Pa.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD
THURSDAY
1-23-1947
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OBITUARY
Joseph Sheader, son of John and Emma Teresa Adams Sheader was born
October 6, 1876 in Durham County, England. He was married to Lizzie
Ann Meek, January 20, 1895 who preceded him in death January 19,
1940.
To this union were born three children, Joseph Henry, Ethel May and
Charles Frederick.
In England he was a faithful member of the Salvation Army. After
coming to this country he united with the Methodist Church and was
active in church and lodge work until ill health forced him to
retire.
At the time of his death on Monday, January 20, he was 70 years, 3
months and 14 days old.
Mr. Sheader was well known up and down the Big Sandy, was loved by
all who knew him, and was known as "Pop" to his many friends.
He leaves to mourn his passing the following children, Joseph Henry
Sheader, Lafayette, Colorado, Charles Frederick Sheader, Nevada, Mr.
and Mrs. J.T. Mather, Van Lear, with whom he made his home, a
brother, C.F. Sheader of Pittsburg, Pa., ten grandchildren and six
great grandchildren.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD
THURSDAY
1-30-1947
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