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RUSSELLVILLE, Ohio — Sherman E. Davis, 85, of Russellville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at his residence.
He was born May 10, 1940, in Carter County, Ky., to the late Henery and Annie (Patters) Davis.
He retired as an equipment operator with the C & O Railroad. Sherman was also a US Army veteran during the Vietnam Era and was a member of the Russellville Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, John William Davis, Oscar Davis, Herman Davis, Elwood Davis and Robert Davis; sisters, Eula Horsley, Marie Galliher, Lois Mae Pruitt, Jessie Underwood and Henrietta Davis.
Sherman is survived by his loving wife Shirley Davis of Russellville; sister, Donna Davis of Portsmouth, Ohio as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Private graveside services were held on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at the Sun Set Cemetery in Quincy, Ky. under the direction of Meeker Funeral Home.
Please sign his online tribute wall at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Nancy & Earl Potters
November 5, 2025
Earl & I always enjoyed seeing Sherman & Shirley. Sherman was Earl´s cousin. So sorry to hear of his passing.
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