Braxton Lee Sherrod
June 12, 1943 ~ February 3, 2015
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Braxton Lee Sherrod, age 71, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Born June 12, 1943 in Nash County, he was the son of the late Willie Sherrod and Lela Vick Sherrod.
Braxton worked with Burlington Industries weaving plant for 36 years. He retired from Nash Rocky Mount Schools after 12 years of service. He was the last remaining charter member of the Nashville Church of God. He loved the Lord and had a strong talent for music. He spent many years in nursing home ministry singing, teaching and playing his guitar.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Vickie Rogers Sherrod of Rocky Mount, NC; daughter, Jennifer Sherrod Bowden and her husband, Thurman of Nashville, NC; stepson, John Michael Morgan and his wife, Angie of Sims, NC; and his grandchildren, Rebecca Bowden Steed and her husband, Patrick and Michael Thurman Bowden. He is also survived by his sister, Jane S. Smith and her husband, Douglas of Rocky Mount, NC; and brothers, Daniel Sherrod of Rocky Mount, NC and Charlie Sherrod of Marietta, GA.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC with Bishop Mark Bateman officiating. Burial will follow the services at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 6, 2015 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Nashville Church of God, 606 S. Clark Street, Nashville, NC 27856 for the purpose of distant missions work.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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I remember in the mid 70’s, there was a talent show at the church. First prize was $10 whole dollars! Daddy taught me how to play Master of the Sea and he played the bass part while I played the melody. Everyone was amazed) And we got $5 each, which was like 8 sodas, 20 pieces of candy, and a pack of nabs back then! He used to tickle me trying to play like Jerry Lee Lewis. He was trying to sing Whole lotta shakin’ going on, but being young, I thought he was saying A Whole lotta chicken in the barn – and so he would sing it like that and we would laugh and laugh. In the 80’s when Randy Travis was just beginning to become a name, we stood in line 7 hours at the NC State Fair to see him perform! I was never interested in guitar, but sorely wish I had taken the time to let him teach me before he became unable to play. But, I’m sure he can teach me and we can jam together in heaven some day. Maybe we’ll even get together and play Master of the Sea for Jesus! Love you, Daddy!!! See you later!
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Mr. Sherrod was such a nice man and we were so sorry to learn of his passing. My son took guitar lessons from Mr. Sherrod many years ago. After about 6 months or so, he told my son that he’d taught him all he could…that it was up to him now to practice and get better. And he did practice indeed! Little did Mr. Sherrod know how important those lessons were to my son and our family. When my son lost his dad suddenly at age 14, his music became a sort of therapy for him; helping him get through the worst time in his life. He has spoken of Mr. Sherrod many times over the years and how he’d like to show him how well he can play guitar. It was so special that Mr. Sherrod shared his gifts with others and we won’t ever forget him. We are praying for strength and peace for your family. God Bless You All.