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Joseph Michael Sherman
1941 - 2018
Joseph Michael Sherman
1941 - 2018
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BORN
1941
DIED
2018
Joseph Sherman Obituary
Passed away on February 15, 2018. Survived by his wife Jenny of 41 years and four children: Steve, David, Brad, Shane; and their 10 grandchildren. A tooling engineer by trade, but best known in the Southern California Drag Racing world as a Master Engine Builder with a passion for making lots of horsepower from small block engines. Memorial Service: Sat., Feb. 24, 2018, 10AM, Living Waters Christian Fellowship Church, 9801 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley, CA. Forever loved, cherished, and remembered.
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HotRodRay
February 16, 2023
Knew him by reputation only. I called once to ask him a question and tried to hurry off.... Joe said . I'm not busy, what are you building? And we talked for 20 minutes. Amazing man, had no idea who I was but was interested in what I was doing. #1 in my book.
I'll never forget him.
Jim snyder
January 25, 2022
Got to know Joe right after I moved to Ca in the mid 70´s through his dad who was my TV repairman . Bought an engine from him back then that I think is still being used in the car I put it in ( have since sold it .
Ahmad
June 17, 2021
Overseas fan, sorry to hear this news, he was my guide to build my engines
Dan Campbell
January 7, 2021
I just discovered his passing.
Built my 383 stroker in 2011. I was always impressed by his technical abilities and his ability to relate to a common person such as myself.
One of the greats. I would have loved to play cards with him.
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Vagner Brentan
March 21, 2020
Thanks Joe, for a give us the best engines of the world !!!
Jim Robinson
July 2, 2019
I will miss joe he always had a smile was a wrath of knowledge he would draw crowds running his engines on dyno you could always talk to him he would help you with problems truly a one of a kind great guy
June 3, 2019
Sorry to hear about Joe's passing. Knew him at the B'field drags in the 70's & 80's.
Dave Nettles
Mike Martin
June 27, 2018
Joe was a great person and we had great times racing. I'm glad I still have 3 motors he did while we were having lots of fun with the 409's and our traveling across the country.
HotRodRay JustaCarguy
March 25, 2018
My condolences on Joe's passing. 20 yrs ago I called for help. He answered the phone, and told me what I needed to know. Excusing myself saying "I know you're busy, I'll let you go". He said No, it's slow here. Then started asking me about myself, my cars, my projects, my family.... 30 minutes! I am still blown away by what a fine person he was to me. I for one will never forget his humanity. Thanks.
Bob Dascoulias
February 25, 2018
I met Joe many years ago when he contacted our company regarding a crate for a motor that he had built. I was not aware at the time that I was in the presence of a legend. After our initial meeting, I came to find out that he was a much sought out engine builder with fans and customers worldwide. He attained many awards and accolades for his skills and knowledge of motors, and he was as well know for his signature look, which consisted of gray sweatpants and a white T-shirt, that was Joe. I was introduced this weekend to his family whom he always expressed much pride in. It was always a pleasure when Joe would stop by the shop, as he always had a youthful twinkle in his eye and a smile. It is a pleasure to call him a friend and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Grady Marquez
February 24, 2018
Sincerest condolences .
Mr Joe Sherman -Father of 4 great Men.
John Lilley
February 24, 2018
Our condolences to the Sherman family, ...john lilley and family
Susan Bloom
February 23, 2018
RIP Joe, you will never be forgotten, rather live on in our hearts forever~
--Susie Bloom
February 22, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May you find comfort at this very sad time from our loving God, John 3:16
BC
California ~
Big Joe!
Shane Sherman
February 22, 2018
He knew when to play of fold
Steven Bloom
February 21, 2018
I had just entered my teens when my sister Melinda introduced me to her new boyfriend Joe Sherman "ha-ha...Mindy has a boyfriend" my brother and I would tease.
From then on, Joe Sherman became my hero. He is the reason why I got so interested with Auto Shop in high school. I remember bragging to my classmates that Joe Sherman was my brother-in-law. Many weekends were spent at Lions Drag Strip watching Joe race and consistently beating his competition. I would collect auto racing magazines with articles written' up about this legendary drag racer called Joe Sherman and his Mean-Green Auto Machine etc.ect.
Joe was a brutally honest human being. He always told you his real feelings. I remember conversations with him about a subject, and he would stop me in my tracts and say Where are you getting your facts? Joe was like the original Snopes.com. However, he never claimed that he had all the answers, but he had a keen sense of facts vs. fiction. Yes he was brutally honest and to the point.
Joe, you have left us in the physical world, but you will always live within my heart. All I need to do is close my eyes and you are there in hundreds of cherished moments.
Joe and his wife, Jenny, of almost 42 years.
Shane Sherman
February 21, 2018
Loved watching his grandchildren play
Shane Sherman
February 21, 2018
His love for racing...
Shane Sherman
February 21, 2018
One of Joe's happy places
Shane Sherman
February 21, 2018
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