1930
Billy
2022
Billy Jack Sherrill
March 16, 1930 — February 1, 2022
BILLY JACK SHERRILL
Henderson, TN: Billy Jack Sherrill age 91, passed away February 1, 2022 at his home.
He was born March 16, 1930 in Chester County, the son of the late William Wallace and Beatrice Ruby Maye Ridley Sherrill. He grew up in the Wilson School Community and attended Chester County High School. He married Gloria Armour in 1954.
He began farming early as he inherited a portion of his uncle’s farm when he was only six years old. In addition to farming, he worked with his father doing carpentry work for 27 years and he and his wife Gloria also built and sold homes in addition to their other vocational work. He also worked for Jackson Madison County General Hospital for about 12 years in the Construction Department.
He assisted in the building of the Antioch Baptist Church in 1954, where he was a Charter and current member for the last 67 years. He served as a Deacon, taught Sunday school and also assisted with anything needed in maintenance of the facility.
He loved his tractors and tractor pulls, his farm, and was an Avid NASCAR fan.
His God and his wife were his two greatest loves.
Mr. Sherrill is survived by two daughters, Renee Jordan (Tony) of Henderson and Cindy Jones (Darrell) of Henderson; grandchildren, Dylan Dyer (Jordan), Dustin Jones (Rebecca), Casey Jordan, Morgan Jones (BFF-Hannah Brake) Paul Jordan (Brandi) and Amy Owens (Cole); great grandchildren, Hadley, Adeline and Hayes Dyer, Cadence and Sara Jordan, Paige, Charlie and Grayson Owens and Noelle Gloria Jones and a sister, Maye Frix (James) of Henderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Gloria Armour Sherrill on Sept. 9, 2019 and two sisters, Faye Ross and Frances Sherrill.
Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Sunday with visitation form 12 to 1:30 PM, February 6th at Antioch Baptist Church with Carl Teel officiating. Burial will follow in Unity Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Saturday.
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson
731-989-2421
Henderson, TN: Billy Jack Sherrill age 91, passed away February 1, 2022 at his home.
He was born March 16, 1930 in Chester County, the son of the late William Wallace and Beatrice Ruby Maye Ridley Sherrill. He grew up in the Wilson School Community and attended Chester County High School. He married Gloria Armour in 1954.
He began farming early as he inherited a portion of his uncle’s farm when he was only six years old. In addition to farming, he worked with his father doing carpentry work for 27 years and he and his wife Gloria also built and sold homes in addition to their other vocational work. He also worked for Jackson Madison County General Hospital for about 12 years in the Construction Department.
He assisted in the building of the Antioch Baptist Church in 1954, where he was a Charter and current member for the last 67 years. He served as a Deacon, taught Sunday school and also assisted with anything needed in maintenance of the facility.
He loved his tractors and tractor pulls, his farm, and was an Avid NASCAR fan.
His God and his wife were his two greatest loves.
Mr. Sherrill is survived by two daughters, Renee Jordan (Tony) of Henderson and Cindy Jones (Darrell) of Henderson; grandchildren, Dylan Dyer (Jordan), Dustin Jones (Rebecca), Casey Jordan, Morgan Jones (BFF-Hannah Brake) Paul Jordan (Brandi) and Amy Owens (Cole); great grandchildren, Hadley, Adeline and Hayes Dyer, Cadence and Sara Jordan, Paige, Charlie and Grayson Owens and Noelle Gloria Jones and a sister, Maye Frix (James) of Henderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Gloria Armour Sherrill on Sept. 9, 2019 and two sisters, Faye Ross and Frances Sherrill.
Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Sunday with visitation form 12 to 1:30 PM, February 6th at Antioch Baptist Church with Carl Teel officiating. Burial will follow in Unity Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Saturday.
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson
731-989-2421
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Saturday, February 5, 2022
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Shackelford Funeral Directors
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Sunday, February 6, 2022
12:00 - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)
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Sunday, February 6, 2022
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