Louie H. Sherriffe Sr.

Louie H. Sherriffe, Sr. De. 5, 1918 - June 9, 2011 Resident of Oakland, CA Louie H. Sherriffe, Sr. was born on December 5, 1918 in Annatto Bay, Jamaica, British West Indies. At the age of 2, he came to the United States. He graduated from Mason City High School in Mason City, Iowa. He served in the U. S. Army from 1941 to 1946. Upon discharge, he relocated to Oakland, California where he later became one of the top Real Estate Brokers in Northern California. He was well respected within the community. Louie was preceded in death by his mother, Amacia Adine Simmons, his 2 brothers, Joslyn Sherriffe and Archie Simmons, 2 sisters, Clarice Coakley and Ivy Lewis, and step-son, Eric Bell. He is survived by his wife, Muriel J. Sherriffe, 5 children, Louie H. Sherriffe Jr., Louise Covington, Brian Sherriffe, Steven Sherriffe, and Susan Sherriffe, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and extended family members that will miss him dearly. There will be an open viewing for friends and family on Friday, June 17, 2011 from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. at McNairy, Morgan, Greene & Jackson Mortuary located 3630 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA. Interment to follow at 5810 Midway Rd., Dixon, CA Repass will follow from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. at St. Cuthbert's Episcopal Church, 7932 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay at www.aseb.org.