Sherrill Franklin Von Dolteren

Sherrill Franklin Von Dolteren obituary, Statesboro, GA

Sherrill Franklin Von Dolteren

Sherrill Von Dolteren Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory - Statesboro on Jan. 6, 2026.
Sherrill Franklin Von Dolteren, age 75, of Statesboro, Georgia, passed away on December 16, 2025. Sherrill was born on February 9, 1950, in Savannah, Georgia, to Zulean Von Dolteren. He was later adopted and lovingly raised by his maternal grandmother, Mary Von Dolteren.

He is survived by an uncle, Larry Von Dolteren of Jacksonville, FL; two brothers, Steve McCord of Hastings, Florida, and Robert McCord of Baldwin, Florida; a sister, Terri Sue Hancock of Louisiana; his biological daughter, Jessica (Marty) Waters of Nevils, Ga; two grandsons, Alan (Rachel) Waters of Christiansburg, Virginia, and Thomas (Lacey) Waters of Creech Air Force Base, Nevada; and a great-granddaughter, Cora Waters of Christiansburg, Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his adopted mother, Mary Von Dolteren; his biological mother, Zuleen McCord; his stepfather, Robert McCord; his brothers, Ralph Von Dolteren and David McCord; and his grandson, Corey Waters.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice.

Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com

Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory in Statesboro is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory - Statesboro

502 Miller Street Ext., Statesboro, GA 30458

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