Carleton Knight Sherman

Carleton Knight Sherman obituary, Rockwall, TX

Carleton Knight Sherman

Carleton Sherman Obituary

Visit the Rest Haven Funeral Homes - Rockwall Location website to view the full obituary.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carleton Knight Sherman, age 92, of Rockwall, Texas. Carleton was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on April 9, 1933, to parents Carleton Wood Sherman and Jewell Leone (Knight) Sherman. He departed this world on August 23, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Carleton touched the lives of many with his kindness and servant heart. He will be forever missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.

A complete obituary is currently pending and will be posted here once made available. Please continue to check our site for updated obituary information. We welcome you to share your condolences and memories with the family here on Carleton's tribute wall.

In lieu of flowers, per family request, memorial donations can be made out to a charity of your choosing or to:

Methodist Children's Home

1111 Herring Ave

Waco, TX 76708

Services for Carleton are still pending. There are currently no public services scheduled at this time.

Arrangements entrusted to Rest Haven Funeral Home - Rockwall, Texas.
Rest Haven Funeral Homes - Rockwall Location

2500 State Highway 66 East, Rockwall, TX 75087

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