Kelvia Virl Sheets was born October 21, 1947 the son of Louis Henry and Georgia Mae (Thomas) Sheets in Henderson, KY. passed away at the age of 70, June 3, 2018 while at his home in Evansville, IN.
Kelvia proudly served in the U.S. Army where he received various medals of honor, including the Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals, Army Commendation Medal, a Bronze Star, Marksmanship (Rifle) and Combat Medical Badges and the National Defense Service Medal.
Kelvia was a Steel Worker and retired from Eaton Axle after many years of service.
Kelvia passion was for restoring old cars , he had a truck and car that he was very proud of the restorative work that he had done on those. He loved going to car and motorcycle shows.
Kelvia is preceded in death by his parents and sister; Sharranda Sheets.
Kelvia is survived by his only son Channing Sheets of San Francisco, CA and a host of extended family and friends.
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