Robert D. Sherrod - Submitted for the USGenWeb by Richard P. Sevier 11/12/2009 USGenWeb NOTICE: All documents placed in the USGenWeb remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities, when written permission is obtained from the contributor, so long as all notices and submitter information are included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. **************************************************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. **************************************************************************************************** Robert D. Sherrod - Madison Parish, Louisiana From Cordele (GA) Dispatch, November 11, 2009 ROCHELLE — Robert D. Sherrod, 68, of Rochelle passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 at his residence. A memorial service is planned for Friday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home in Vienna. The family will greet friends following the service. Memorial gifts may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. A native of Tallulah, LA, Mr. Sherrod was the son of the late Albert Edward Sherrod and Minnie Jane Bradley Sherrod. He was a U. S. Army veteran and the former owner of Cotton Picker Rebuilders in Vienna.Mr. Sherrod was a 32nd degree mason and a shriner. He was a member of D. H. Reynolds Lodge #563 and the American Legion. Surviving him are a son, Robert Anthony Sherrod of Hot Springs, AR; two stepchildren, Mark Boutwell of Cordele and Ginger Brady of Leesburg; his ex-wife, Judy Sherrod of Leesburg; three sisters, Maycel Eitzen and Jean Sherill, both of San Antonio, TX and Billie McDowell of Monroe, LA; three brothers, Edward Sherrod of Oxnard, CA, John Sherrod of Chicago, IL and Jerry Sherrod of Little Rock, AR; 8 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joann McBride. Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements. Friends may sign the online register at www.brannen-nesmith.com.