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Sherman Etheridge Obituary

Sherman M. Etheridge NORFOLK - Sherman McKinley Etheridge, also known as "Chillie" and "Puncho" of the 2400 block of Cottage Ave., passed Nov. 21, 2009, in a local hospital. Mr. Etheridge was a retired NMU merchant seaman. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Etheridge; a daughter, Takesha Christmas; six sons, Troy, Demetrius, and Shawn Gardner, Joel, Kevin and A'keem Askew; four grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, at 1 p.m. in the House of Prayer For All People, Church Street. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Graves Funeral Home Inc. is handling arrangements. www.gravesfuneralhomeinc.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 27, 2009.

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November 27, 2009

My condolences to your family. I hope that your memories will give you comfort in the days to come. May God grant you comfort (2nd Corint. 1:3 & 4). You are in my prayers.

Sherry holmes

November 27, 2009

God bless you and your family!

Vernetta Howell

November 27, 2009

My thoughts and pryers are with you Dorothy and the rest of your family. I pray for your continued strength during this difficult time.

James and Deborah Carr

November 27, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

James and Deborah Carr

November 27, 2009

From James (Shorty) and Deborah Carr - we are so very sorry of the passing of our friend Chillie. Our hearts go out to the family - know that while you are going through your grief the promise that Jesus said in His Word - He will never leave you nor forsake you! Continuing to pray for you. Love, Shorty and Deborah

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