Sherman D. Kelley

Sherman D. Kelley, 84, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024. He was born on November 20, 1939, to William and Jessie (Rich) Kelley in Mounds, Illinois.
Sherman proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He graduated from Gideon High School in Missouri. He attended every high school homecoming from 1995 to 2018. He worked and retired from the United States Postal Office after devoting 36 years. He was a Past Master of Daylight Masonic Lodge Post #752. After retirement, he went to Ivy Tech College to learn the Spanish language. He accomplished his bucket list of visiting Mexico and putting his Spanish to the test. He had a passion for classic western series, he found solace and joy in the tales of cowboys. In addition to his love for westerns, Sherman had a profound connection with animals, particularly his cherished dog, his 90-pound mystery dog, Rosie. Above all, Sherman treasured his family. He was a devoted husband, parent, brother, and friend.
Sherman is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Edna and son Jimmy (Judy) Kelley and grandson Kyle; siblings Jack (Lisa) Kelley, Judy Carter, Nadine Tutko, Mona Sue Powell, Glenda (Paul) Purvis, and Kathy Davis; sister-in-law Katina Tang; brother-in-law's Wilbur Wong and Alfred Wong; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Sherman was preceded in death by his son Donald Kelley; siblings David Kelley, Joseph Kelley, Edwin Kelley, Jimmy Kelley and his wife Sandy, sister Daisy and her husband Paul Cowan, brother-in-law's Eddie Davis and Eugene Tang.
Visitation will be from 10am until the time of service at 12pm on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Sunset Funeral Home with a burial to directly follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to any of Sherman's favorite charities; Albion Fellows Bacon Center 610 E Walnut St, Evansville, IN 47713, Vanderburgh Humane Society 400 Millner Industrial Dr, Evansville, IN 47710 or Shriners Hospital 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607