Doyt LeRoy Sheets, 84, passed away in Denton, Texas on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was born in Decatur, Indiana to Leland and Merle Sheets on October 17, 1940.  He married Sharon E Diehl on August 17, 1962, in Rhode Island, where he began his service in the U.S. Navy.  Doyt served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Picking, and enjoyed photography, travelling, and volunteer work.

He is survived by his wife Sharon Sheets, two children, Ashley Sheets and Richard Sheets, and his brother Dave Sheets.

He is preceded in death by his parents Leland and Merle Sheets.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at DeBerry Funeral Directors. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 6:00PM. Doyt will be laid to rest at the DFW National Cemetery at a later date.