Roy Raymond Sherlin

Roy R. Sherlin age 83 a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday in a local healthcare facility surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Robert and Maude Ogle Sherlin and was also preceded in death by his first wife Thelma Ross Sherlin. He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother in law Dorothy “Dot” and T.L. Frazier, his brothers Jay Sherlin and Robert “Boog” Sherlin. Roy was a life-long member of South Cleveland Church of God where he taught Sunday School and was on the Council of Deacons. He was a past Scout Master with Boy Scouts of America, and a member of the Black Fox Ruritan Club. He worked for a time at Lee University and was a mentor to many of the young men at the school during his tenure. He was a Veteran of the United States Army as a SGT E-5 serving with the 82nd Airbourne Paratroopers as a Jump Instructor. He was an exceptional athlete but through all of his accomplishment his most rewarding was his love for his family. He loved road trips, camping and discovering new places. He is survived by his wife Alice Sherlin, his daughter Judi Sherlin Williams and her husband Denny, his sons David Sherlin and his wife Marilyn, Donnie Sherlin and his wife Toika, Robbie Sherlin and his wife Tammy, James H. Roberts, Robert Lynn Roberts and his wife Angela. Brothers include Jim Sherlin and his wife Linda, D.A. Sherlin and his wife Mary Jo, Mervin Sherlin and his wife Betty and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. A Remembrance of Life Service will be held at 1 o’clock Monday at North Cleveland Church of God, Dixon Chapel with Robbie Sherlin and Reverend. J. David Stephens officiating. The interment will follow with military honors at Fort Hill Cemetery with his grandchildren Tyler Sherlin, Brooke Payne, Chase Payne, Tiffani Sherlin, Ross Sherlin and Courtney Sherlin serving as casket bearers. Travis Sherlin, who is currently serving in the Peace Corps in Guinea, Africa will serve as honorary pallbearer. The family will receive friends Monday from 10:30 until 12:30 at the Dixon Chapel. Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services Wildwood Ave Chapel has charge of the arrangements.Read Obituary