- Date Of Birth: February 14, 1941
- Date Of Death: December 11, 2022
- State: North Carolina
Jerry Dale Sherrill, 81 of Statesville, went home to be with his Savior. He passed peacefully at home with his family surrounding him on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
Jerry was born in Iredell County, February 14, 1941. He was the son of the late J.W. Sherrill and Vernie Bell Sherrill. He was a graduate of Scotts High School. On October 16, 1965, he married the love of his life, Judy Deal Sherrill, who survives. They just celebrated their 57th anniversary in October. Jerry served his community as a former volunteer fireman with Wayside Fire Department and served in the NC National Guard.
Jerry was a faithful servant of Christ. He was a former member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church for many years and a current member of Western Avenue Baptist Church. He served the Lord in many capacities, including Sunday School teacher, treasurer, superintendent, Deacon and for many years drove a bus for the church bus ministry.
As a young boy, Jerry rode his bike and delivered newspapers. As he got older, he was a mason and began his career with his dad’s company, J.W. Sherrill Masonry. When his dad retired, he and his late brother Jim started J&J Masonry.
Once Jerry and Judy retired, they spent many years traveling with Christian Tours. He enjoyed traveling to see Gods beautiful creation. Along with the tours, they loved Oak Island, Pigeon Forge, TN, and trips with WABC’s Young at Heart. He loved traveling with his family as much as possible. His granddaughters were very special to him, and he loved watching them play sports and hanging out in the pool and making homemade ice cream with them.
Along with his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother James “Jim” Sherrill.
In addition to his wife, Judy, he is survived by his four children, all of Statesville, Jeff Sherrill, Teresa and Darrell Summers, Jody Sherrill (Debra), and Tamara Sherrill and his fur baby “Little Bit”. He had 3 precious granddaughters, Taylor Summers, Macy and Maggie Sherrill. He is further survived by his sister, Cindy Kress and husband Kenneth, and several nephews.
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The family would like to give special thanks to Iredell Home Health Care Staff, Hospice of Iredell County, Bobbie, Sara, Aaron Macemore and Leandra for the care provided to Jerry.
