Thomas Lee Sherley

Thomas Lee Sherley obituary, Roxboro, NC

Thomas Lee Sherley

Thomas Sherley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brooks & White Funeral Home and Crematory - Roxboro on Jul. 10, 2024.

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Thomas Lee Sherley, 88, of Timberlake, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Born in Cincinatti Ohio, he was the son of the late William Button Sherley and Stella Montgomery Sherley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his three children: Sue Sherley, Thomas Sherley II and Teresa Sherley Iorfida; two brothers: Raymond Sherley, James Robert Sherley.
Mr. Sherley served in the United States Navy and then the United States Air Force. He was a member of the First Pentecostal Church Of Roxboro and a strong believer in his faith and Acts 2:38.
Surviving are his three children: Thomas Sherley III (Michelle Marshall), Jonathan Reeves and Clifford Sherley (Amanda); four grandchildren: Mark Iorfida, Stephanie Pittman, Jasmine Sherley, Leland Sherley and one on the way, Nora Sherley; six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 2 PM Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the First Pentecostal Church Of Durham with the Pastor Nathaniel Urshan officiating.
Condolences may be sent to www.brooksandwhite.com.
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