Charles Sherrod

Charles Sherrod

Charles Sherrod Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 17, 2022.
Charles Sherrod was a civil rights leader who co-founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).

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November 19, 2022

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October 24, 2022

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Raquel

November 19, 2022

Please accept my condolences. He will be remembered by the many lives he affected for the positive. May the God of all comfort be a source of encouragement to the family in the days and months ahead.

RR

October 24, 2022

Many thanks for the dedication and hard work of Charles Sherrod. may God be with the Sherrod family in their time of sorrow.

Steele

October 21, 2022

Charles made a great contribution to the Civil Rights movement. To his family thanks for your support of his work. May God continue to be with you at this difficult time.

Raymie Kenner

October 19, 2022

Thank you for your sacrifices to make our lives better

Elizabeth Bell

October 18, 2022

R.I.P Charles

October 18, 2022

I offer my sincerest condolences for your great loss. I hope you gain comfort and peace from God, who can comfort us all.

October 18, 2022

Truly a champion for civil rights for so many years. His hard work and and dedication will never be forgotten. Heartfelt condolences to the Sherrie family, so very sorry for your loss, may God be with you all.

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