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James Sherrod Obituary
Suffolk - James Sherrod Jr. AKA "Mailman" 55 of 200 Charlemagne Drive, Suffolk died July 29, 2012 at his residence. He was the son of the late James and Frances Sherrod.
James retired after 30 years from the U. S. Postal Service as a letter carrier and after 34 years from the U. S. Army Reserve as a Master Sergeant. He was a faithful member of Little Grove Baptist Church where he was a member of the Samaritan Brothers. As a member of a motorcycle club called "The Sweat Hogs" he enjoyed riding whenever he could.
He leaves to cherish a devoted and loving wife of 20 years Marion Hardison Sherrod; three sons James Sherrod III (JR) and Minoso A. Rodgers both of Washington, D. C. and Michael R. Rodgers of Suffolk; six sisters Thelma Brown, Mary A. Slade (James), Gloria Lassiter (Richard), Mary F. Sherrod Whitley (William) all of Chesapeake. Bernice Dumas (Robert "Bob") of Virginia Beach; Pastor Miriam Sherrod Copeland (Randolph "Randy") of Suffolk; three brothers Elder Bernell Sherrod (Denise) who was always by his brother's side and Samuel L. Sherrod (Linda) all of Suffolk and Prescott Sherrod (Natascha) of Virginia Beach; Seven grandchildren; two uncles Bishop Clarence Copeland (Cora) of Suffolk and William Lloyd Copeland (Gail) of Reading, PA: Three aunts Mammie Anthony of Waterbury, Connecticut, Annie Harper of Newport News and Gloria Jean Smith of Suffolk; mother-in-law Arnecia S. Hardison; a devoted sister-in-law Maxine Jordan (John) of Suffolk; two brothers-in-law Clinton R. Hardison (Norma) and William C. Hardison (Flossie) all of Suffolk; two devoted cousins Minister Ronnie Anthony of Newport News and Minister James "Tim" Richardson of Suffolk. A devoted friend Minister Terry Burnett of Suffolk and devoted adopted parents Curtis and Barbara Sumpter of Suffolk.
A funeral service will be held 12 noon August 6, 2012 at Tabernacle Christian Church, 2500 East Washington Street Suffolk, officiated by Pastor Ralph Richardson III. Interment will be at the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Crocker Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences can be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com
The family will be receiving visitors at 200 Charlemagne Drive, Suffolk.
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for James Sherrod
Kathlen Marshall (Odom)
August 8, 2012
Let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love. Our prayers are with the family.
Denise Estes
August 7, 2012
I would like to express my condolences to the family of MSG James Sherrod. It is always so difficult to lose a fellow Soldier! Thank you, MSG Sherrod, for all of your encouraging and kind words! You will always be remembered! It was a complete honor to have served with you! Take up your crown in Glory, my friend! And to the family, God is still in control. May He comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Teresa Oliver
August 6, 2012
My prayers are with you and your family.
Jerome Ray
August 5, 2012
Rest in peace my brother...so very sorry for the distance between us over the last few years. I'll always appreciate your wisdom and tutelage!!
August 5, 2012
We are Praying for the family that God will continue to Bless and keep you.
Deacon & Deaconess Williams.
deacones
August 4, 2012
MSG Sherrod will be greatly missed. Sending my prayers and heartfelt sympathy to the family. SFC Regina Moody (Retired)
Bill McCorn
August 4, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to the family at this time and our sister and co laborer Thelma.You are in my prayers.
August 3, 2012
Our most heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with your family. Our lives are greatly blessed by Mr. Sherrod's touch, smile and laughter.
He will be greatly missed.
Love,
The Lab Girls at VOA
August 3, 2012
Our most heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with your family. Our lives have been blessed by his touch, smile and laughter. He'll be greatly missed. Love, The Lab Girls at VOA
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