September 7, 2014
Deacon Melvin Sherman(SGM Retired USA) of Ft. Mitchell, AL passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Midtown Medical Center. He was 77 years old and resided at 122 Mclendon Road.
A native of Dawson, GA and the son of the late George and Oberziner Mitchell Sherman, Melvin was born April 25, 1937.
A Vietnam veteran, Mr. Sherman retired from the US Army after over 28 years of service. Later, he retired from Civil Services at Ft. Benning, GA. A member of the Deacon Ministry at Franchise Missionary Baptist Church in Phenix City, he also was a part of the Feed The Hungry program at Church. He received his Bachelors Degree from Troy State University and was the owner/operator of M&J Produce in Ft. Mitchell.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Andre Sherman and three siblings, Randolph Sherman, George Sherman, Jr and Juanita Perkins.
Survivors include a loving wife of 55 years, Mrs. Jayrutha J. Sherman; two daughters, Cinithar D. Booker and Jessica Sherman; one son, Cleo Johnson(Nina); 10 grandchildren, several great grandchildren; two brothers, Willie D. Sherman(Cindy) and Michael R. Cheeks(Eugenia); five sisters, Daisy B. Starling(Willie James Jr), Eva L. Browner, Brenda Mosley(Kaywood), Angela Jones(Bruce) and Johnnie K. Tomlin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A native of Dawson, GA and the son of the late George and Oberziner Mitchell Sherman, Melvin was born April 25, 1937.
A Vietnam veteran, Mr. Sherman retired from the US Army after over 28 years of service. Later, he retired from Civil Services at Ft. Benning, GA. A member of the Deacon Ministry at Franchise Missionary Baptist Church in Phenix City, he also was a part of the Feed The Hungry program at Church. He received his Bachelors Degree from Troy State University and was the owner/operator of M&J Produce in Ft. Mitchell.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Andre Sherman and three siblings, Randolph Sherman, George Sherman, Jr and Juanita Perkins.
Survivors include a loving wife of 55 years, Mrs. Jayrutha J. Sherman; two daughters, Cinithar D. Booker and Jessica Sherman; one son, Cleo Johnson(Nina); 10 grandchildren, several great grandchildren; two brothers, Willie D. Sherman(Cindy) and Michael R. Cheeks(Eugenia); five sisters, Daisy B. Starling(Willie James Jr), Eva L. Browner, Brenda Mosley(Kaywood), Angela Jones(Bruce) and Johnnie K. Tomlin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.