Marvin Curtis Sherrod
June 10, 1923 ~ December 5, 2016
ROCKY MOUNT - Marvin Curtis Sherrod, Sr., age 93, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016. Born in Nash County, NC on June 10, 1923, he was the son of the late Tommy J. Sherrod and Betty Boone Sherrod. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Mae Casey Sherrod; brothers, Earl Sherrod and Elgia Sherrod; and sisters, Mary Wilkes and Beulah Hodges.
Marvin was a veteran of WWII, having served in the United States Army Air Corps. He earned two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. Following his service to his country, he founded Triangle Alternator Starter, and was the owner of Sherrod Builders for many years. A man of great faith, he was a member of North Rocky Mount Baptist Church and currently Englewood Baptist Church. He also was a member of the American Legion and VFW. Marvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Marvin leaves behind to cherish his memory, sons, Curt Sherrod, Jr. and wife, Marlene, of Nashville and Terry Sherrod and wife, Rena, of Rocky Mount; and daughters, Kathy Helan Hale and husband, Chuck, of Tarboro and Sylvia Joyner and husband, Phil, of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Oscar, Jerrdin, Hassell, and Wesley Sherrod; and sister, Mabel Purvis.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services with Rev. Charles Taylor officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
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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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 12/9, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 12/9, 2:00 pm
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Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, VA 22211
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This man was a true hero. God bless you all as you mourn his going but celebrate where he is. Much love to you all. Billy Bain
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Tommy and I are keeping your family in our prayers. We pray for strength for you all and for guidance in Gods will. Mary Grace D.
I would like to extend my sympathies to the family for the loss of your loved one. Psalm 3418 assures us Jehovah is close to the broken-hearted… May our Heavenly Father comfort you during your time of sadness.
I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Marvin Curtis Sherrod. The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, even during times of sorrow. We pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. By prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. Philippians 46 May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of God’s kingdom. Local ministry volunteer
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.
Thank you for your service. May God comfort you all during these times. I am sure I will hear lots of stories about you when I visit your family.