Joseph L. Sheeran- Age 81, of Fairview, passed away October 16, 2019.
Joseph L. Sheeran, otherwise known as Papa Joe, was a beloved brother, husband, father-figure, and grandfather. He served in the military and traveled the world. He let us experience his life through his great stories. Papa Joe had many hobbies including carpentry, fishing, and having fish fries for family and friends. He was the go to person for problems and for when anyone needed help. Joseph was an incredible man, and was loved by so many.
Survived by his loving wife Geneva R. Sheeran, children Nathan Dawson (Melissa), Regina Jackson (Bruce), Rex Dawson (Patty), Nelson Dawson (Tonya) and Lisa Dawson (Garri Hall), grandchildren Abby Lewis (Matt), Drew Dawson, Lindsay Dawson and Jack Dawson, great-grandchildren Bram and Vivi Lewis, sisters Laurine O’Neal (David) and Athleen Wiles (Richard), brother Jerry Sheeran (Patsy).
A Life Celebration will be held 11am, Monday, October 21st. Visitation will be 3:00-8:00pm, Sunday and 10:00am-11:00am, Monday at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN, 37221, 615-646-9292, harpethhills.com
Joseph L. Sheeran

Born in Vine Grove, Kentucky on December 5, 1937
Departed on October 16, 2019 and resided in Fairview, Tennessee
- Visitation: Harpeth Hills Funeral Home & Cremation Center
- Sunday October 20, 2019 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Monday October 21, 2019 10:00am to 11:00am
- Life Celebration: Harpeth Hills Funeral Home & Cremation Center
- Monday October 21, 2019 11:00am
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October 19, 2019 11:10 am
My mom and I are very sorry to hear this! He was a very kind man. Prayers for all of you.
October 20, 2019 4:17 pm
We are so very sorry for your loss! Love and prayers for all of you!
Colleen