James

Sherrod

James Neil Sherrod, 91, of Thomasville, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his residence with family by his side. A private Graveside Service will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Sherrod was born in Pavo, GA on November 5, 1928 to the late James Asa Sherrod & Annie Prevatte Sherrod. He was married to Betty Bass Sherrod for 66 years, who preceded him in death on May 28, 2019. He graduated from Pavo High School and went on to receive his Specialist Degree in Education Leadership. He was also in the United States Army with tours in the Korean War. He worked as an Educator for 31 years with 16 of those years working as the Principal at La Grange High School. Survivors include his daughters, Lisa Ann Waters (Richard) and Susan Sherrod Mitchell (Charles) both of Thomasville, GA, son-in-law, Darrin West of Thomasville, GA, grandchildren, Ben West of Valdosta, GA and Dylan West of Savannah, GA, brother, Alan Sherrod (Mattie) of Thomasville, GA, sister, Stella Casey Motley (Jerry) of Enterprise, AL, and sister-in-law, Winnette Stinson of Thomasville, GA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Bass Sherrod, parents, James & Annie Sherrod, and brother-in-law, Greg Stinson. Guests may sign the online register at www.whiddonshiverfuneralhome.com