Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home
98 W. Main St.
Norwalk, OH 44857
Phone: 419.663.4513
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Email: wehfh@eastmanfuneralhome.com
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Gaylord J. Sholes, 83, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, Ohio.
He was born on October 31, 1931 in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Willis E. and Beatrice (Johns) Sholes, and was a life-long area resident.
Gaylord worked for the United States Postal Service in Norwalk, Ohio for many years, and served in the United States Navy in Korea. He raised tropical fish, and was co-owner with his wife, of the Fish Farm in Milan, Ohio. Gaylord enjoyed hunting, fishing, classic movies, and music, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his granddaughter, Christine M. Sholes of Norwalk, by his daughter-in-law, Corazon Sholes, of Norwalk, Ohio, by his brother, Wayne G. Sholes of Norwalk, Ohio, and by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Yaiko S. Sholes in 2006, by his son, Willis S. Sholes, and by his brother, Gilbert Sholes.
Friends may call on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. in Walker Funeral Home, 98 West Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
Online condolences may be made by going to www.edwalkerfuneralhome.com.
