Otis Andrew Sherrod
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Otis Andrew Sherrod, age 88, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Born in Nash County, NC on March 12, 1933, he was the son of the late Percy Andrew Sherrod and Lillie Mae Sherrod. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Mary Driver Sherrod; and his sisters, Estelle Winstead and Margaret Worrell.
Otis was a Corporal in the United States Army where he served during the Korean Conflict. He loved his country and his family. Otis was a great carpenter and he enjoyed making furniture, fishing, and having BBQ's with family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Otis is survived by his children, Rex Sherrod (Kimberly) of Rocky Mount, Pam Griffin (Ruffin) of Rocky Mount, Debbie Sherrod of Morrisonville, NY, David Evans of Dortches, Glenda Bradshaw (Robert) of Aventon, and Pam Evans of Sharpsburg; his grandchildren, Chris Bulluck, Eric Robbins (Amanda), Travis Robbins (Ashley), and Latisha Vernon (Alan); his great-grandchildren, Austin Bulluck, Keegan Bulluck, Colton Robbins, Bailey Robbins, Nicholas Vernon, and Michael Vernon.
A Private Graveside Service to celebrate Otis' life will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at Nash UNC Health Care Hospice & Palliative Care for their care and support.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Otis' memory to Nash UNC Health Care Hospice & Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & 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.