James Douglas Sheaff

May 23, 1933 - April 29, 2022

James Douglas Sheaff, age 89, of Bristol VA passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. He was born on May 23, 1933 in Bristol VA to the late Withers and Christine Sheaff. Doug was an avid reader and loved traveling. He especially enjoyed traveling with his late companion, Florene Braxton. He also enjoyed scrapbooking all of their adventures together. Doug is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Iris June Blackley; brother, Buddy Sheaff; and loving companion, Florene Braxton. He is survived by his three children, Robert Joseph Sheaff (Anne), Douglas Edward Sheaff (Dana), and Rebecca Sheaff Greiner (Tony); six granchildren, Majorie Sheaff, George Sheaff, Caroline Greiner, Susanna Greiner, Mary Kate Greiner, and Austin Sheaff; very special nephews, Doug Blackley (Jean Bentley) and Eddie Blackley (Nancy); a very special niece, Donna Blackley; and a host of friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Doug Blackley, Nancy Blackley, Donna Blackley and Eddie Blackley for the kind and compassionate care shown to Doug during his time of need. A service will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Blevins Funeral Home and Cremation Services beginning at 4:00 PM with pastor Scott Price officiating. Doug will be laid to rest at Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum. Online condolences may be made to the Sheaff family at www.blevinscares.com. Blevins Funeral Home and Cremation Services has the honor of serving the Sheaff family.