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James "Sonny" Schlick Jr., age 79, of Wheeling passed away Saturday May 11, 2024 at home.
He was born December 14, 1944, in Wheeling, son of the late James Schlick, Sr. and Anna Rafa Schlick.
James was a 1962 graduate of Wheeling High School, a retired laborer for the Iron Workers Local 549, a Veteran of the U.S Army Reserve with six years of service. He was a member of the Cave club, Iola club of Wheeling, and a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Wheeling.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister; Martha Polanski.
Survivors include his wife, of 56 years, Connie Hess Schlick; two sons; Jimmy Schlick and Kevin Schlick both of Wheeling; six grandchildren; J.T Schlick, Sadie Parker; Cole and Jett Roesing, Presley and Elaina Schlick; four sisters Eleanor Reddy, Katherine (Curtis) Oliver, Betty McCarty, and Carolyn Sacco all of Wheeling; one brother Thomas Schlick of Wheeling, and several nieces and nephews.
Private services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 2111 Market Street Wheeling, WV 26003.
Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, Bethlehem/Wheeling.
Sympathy expressions at grisellfuneralhomes.com