Celebrating the life of
Jack Patterson Sherrod
November 14, 1922 - May 20, 2014
Jack Patterson "Pat" Sherrod died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the age of 91. He was born in Savannah on November 14, 1922 to the late Admiral Dewey Sherrod and Inez DeLoach Sherrod.
Pat attended Savannah public schools and dropped out in his senior year after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He joined the United States Navy in January, 1942 and served with distinction as an aviation machinists mate in a PBY "Black Cat" patrol squadron VP-11 deployed to Australia and New Guinea.
After the war he returned to Savannah where he remained for the rest of his life. He returned to school and graduated from Commercial High School. He worked for the Atlantic Coast Railroad and then for Standard Oil Co. of Kentucky, later Chevron Oil Co. until retirement in 1984.
He married Marjorie "Pie" Nash in 1947. They were devoted to each other and were married for 62 years. He cared for her at home in the last years of her life until she died in 2009.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple for over 70 years and most recently was a member of Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church. He was a member of Zerubbabel Lodge #15, F&AM for over 65 years. He was also a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Francis S. Bartow Camp no. 93.
He is survived by four children: Patricia Sherrod Myers Bobby of Raleigh, NC; William Dewey Sherrod Lynn of Savannah; John Stephen Sherrod Kim of Rincon; and Jack Timothy Sherrod Ronna of Savannah. He is also survived by ten grandchildren: Daniel Myers, Sarah Myers, Rachel Myers, Rebecca Sherrod, Emily Sherrod Cusatis, Lauren Sherrod Smith, Travis Sherrod, Timothy Sherrod, Chris Sherrod, and Malaina Zipperer. He had two great-grandchildren, Anna Grace Sherrod and William Patterson Cusatis.
Pat was a born storyteller. He had a phenomenal memory and could recall in amazing detail people, places and events, an ability he retained until the end of his life.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a loyal friend to those he knew and enjoyed making new friends wherever he went. Those who knew him will remember his kindness, generosity, and willingness to help those in need. He was known to his neighbors as the "Mayor of Harrock Hall". He loved animals, and stray ones found shelter In his big heart.
He was a devout Christian and never wavered in his faith. We rejoice to know he is in Heaven with Jesus, reunited with Pie, the love of his life, and other family members and friends.
Pat was deeply loved and his death will leave an unfillable void for those yearning for one more memory shared.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2014 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Burial will be in Bonaventure Cemetery.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
With deepest sympathy to the Sherrod family for the loss of your dear loved one. Death was not a part of Jehovah God's purpose. Therefore, during this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to 'swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces.' Isaiah 25:8
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Lauren and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for comfort in this time of celebrating the long and happy life of your grandfather, father, and great grandfather.
- Diane park, Guyton, GA
We enjoyed the times when we came over to your house to visit with Pat and Pie..Such a sweet couple. Douglas enjoyed working with him over 30 years, I bet they are sharing stories now. I would love to see you all, but can't make it. Thanks God you had Pat so many years. He was a blessing. Meredith
- meredith waters bacon, Pooler, GA
We will remember our conversations with Jack while walking around the Harrock Hall neighborhood when we lived on Mulberry court. He was always happy and loved to talk about life and raising kids. Yes and the dogs he would take in seems like he always had a new one.
- Scott & Brenda Armstrong, Savannah, GA
With deepest sympathy to the Sherrod family for the loss of your dear loved one. Death was not a part of Jehovah God's purpose. Therefore, during this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to 'swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces.' Isaiah 25:8
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Lauren and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for comfort in this time of celebrating the long and happy life of your grandfather, father, and great grandfather.
- Diane park, Guyton, GA
We enjoyed the times when we came over to your house to visit with Pat and Pie..Such a sweet couple. Douglas enjoyed working with him over 30 years, I bet they are sharing stories now. I would love to see you all, but can't make it. Thanks God you had Pat so many years. He was a blessing. Meredith
- meredith waters bacon, Pooler, GA
We will remember our conversations with Jack while walking around the Harrock Hall neighborhood when we lived on Mulberry court. He was always happy and loved to talk about life and raising kids. Yes and the dogs he would take in seems like he always had a new one.
- Scott & Brenda Armstrong, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
