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John Sherrard Obituary
Jan. 18, 1953 - Jan. 29, 2012
John V. Sherrard Jr., 59, of Venice died Jan. 29, 2012.
Celebration of Life will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church in Venice, with a Firefighter Memorial beginning at 1 p.m. Farley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Venice and retired from City of Venice Fire Department as a Captain after 22 years. He was instrumental in developing the hazardous materials program and it's success, while serving as a team leader for several years.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn Sherrard of Venice, Fla.; daughter Abey (Jeff) Drew of Venice, Fla.; son Corey (Jennifer) Sherrard of Kearneysville, W. Va.; mother Rose Sherrard of Arcadia, Fla.; six grandchildren, Emily, Jon, Caroline, David, Chailynn, and Corben; and his bulldog, Deuce.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Venice Firefighters Benevolent Fund, P.O. Box 1316 Venice, FL 34284, in memory of John Sherrard.
To send condolences visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Sherrard
Tim Helser
January 27, 2019
RIP BRO!
Steve and Monica Tomory
February 4, 2012
We will miss seeing John and Duece walking up the street. John was a great neighbor to know and help a friend when needed. God took you home to a beautiful peacful place. You will be missed here.
LaRay Biziewski
February 4, 2012
Dear Lynn, Corey, Abey and Rose ~ Our hearts mourn with you and our prayers cradle you with love. May the love of God, family and friends give you the strength to make it through this difficult time. ~ Victor and LaRay Biziewski
February 3, 2012
Will miss you John. Charlie Smith
Darlene Mauser
February 3, 2012
John was a great guy. He will be missed by many. He was a pleasure to work with and his laughter and smile will never be forgotten. Our prayers and condolences go out to you and your family. John and Darlene Mauser
February 2, 2012
Dear Rosie, Lynn and family. I am so very. very sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts on Saturday tho I will not be able to attend his celebration of life. I'll remember his grin. Love to you all. Ruthie B
February 2, 2012
Dear Lynn and family,please know you are in my thoughts.I am so sorry for your loss.John will be greatly missed. Tim Helser
Helen Harrington
February 2, 2012
I don't have words...what a guy was John! He took such good care of me and my family and his family is like my family. I know he is with God. My prayers and thoughts are with the Sherrard family. With so much love, Helen
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