Kenneth Bradford "Brad" Sherman

Kenneth Bradford "Brad" Sherman, 69, of Athens passed away on Thursday, 23 June 2022. Born and raised in Green Springs, Ohio, he attended Green Springs (Clyde) High School. Brad went on to serve his country in the United States Army, on active duty from August 1970 to April 1972 assigned to 178th ASHC, 212th CAB VN, USARPAC as a Door Gunner. He bravely served in Vietnam from 29 Mar 1971 to 11 Feb 1972, with decorated accommodations of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM). Brad was honorably discharged serving in the reserves until 1976. In 1974, he then took to the open road across country to California to explore the northern Sierra Nevada Mountain range of the Feather River at Berry Creek, later settling in the warm, sunny coastal area of San Diego. This is where he became and continued to be a dedicated football fan of the San Diego Chargers. He respectfully dedicated 32 years in the civil service working for the Department of Defense as an Environmental Protection Specialist serving the Marines, Sailors, and their families aboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. After retiring from civil service, he let the road again take him to the great volunteer state of Tennessee where he enjoyed golfing, riding his Harley-Davidson, acting as president of the VFW Riders Club, and supporting his fellow veterans as an officer of VFW Post 5146. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Eugene Sherman; and mother, Juanita Sherman Wadsworth. Brad is survived by his siblings (spouses), Connie (Dave) Carrothers, Tom (Micki) Sherman, and Dean Sherman; stepsister, Cinda Wadsworth (Bob) Swerlein; stepbrothers, Gary (Pixie) Wadsworth and Larry (Diane) Wadsworth; his beloved wife, Linda Moses Sherman; children, Joshua (Marlo) Sherman, Jessica (Mark) Samples, and Dustin (Denise) Sherman; stepdaughter, Kimberly Harris; stepson, Tim Harris; adored grandchildren, Ryland and Rio Sherman, William and Sylvie Samples, and Trevor (Krista) Burns; cherished nieces and nephews, and countless dear friends who he always considered family. As a Vietnam veteran and the kind, generous spirit he was, Brad made it his duty to always help fellow veterans and those in need. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to the following charities in Brad's honor: McMinn County Veteran Honor Guard, Donations payable to: McMinn County Honor Guard, 5 E. Madison Ave., Athens, TN 37303; VFW Post 5146, Attn: Christmas Basket Program, Donations payable to: VFW Post 5146, 706 N. Congress Parkway, Athens, TN 37303; and Patriotic Service Dog Foundation at www.patrioticserviedogfoundation.org/ways-to-give.html Brad's final formation and memorial services will held at VFW Post 5146 on Saturday, 30 July 2022 at 1600. … To the last rebel on the road … Godspeed, we will see you on the other side … If you are unable to attend the service, sign the online registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com Ziegler Funeral Home of Athens has been entrusted with the care of Kenneth Bradford "Brad" Sherman.