John Steven "Steve" Sherrill

John Steven “Steve” Sherrill, 73, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

Steve was born May 13, 1948 in Iredell County and was the son of the late Kenneth “Chub” Sherrill and Catherine “Cat” Grant Sherill. He graduated from Scotts High School in 1966 and later married his wife, Jacqueline Stock Sherrill, on July 29, 1967, who survives. In 1968 Steve entered the US Army and served in the 82 ^nd Airborne in Fort Bragg and in the 173 ^rd Airborne in Vietnam. Steve was the owner and operator of S&S Mechanical Company for 33 years and retired in 2009.

In addition to his wife, Steve is survived by two sons, John Sherrill (Tennille), Jacob Sherrill (Kim), daughter, Julie Sherrill Holcomb (Dano), eight grandchildren, Sidney Sherrill, Gretchen Sherrill, Davis Sherrill, Georgia Sherrill, Felix Holcomb, Arlo Holcomb, Julia Cates and Ellis Cates. Also surviving are his siblings, Susan Hare, Patti Davidson (Phil), Kitty Sherrill and Keith Sherrill (Andrea).

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, May 31, 2021 at his home, casual dress.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County at 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625.

Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County
2341 Simonton Rd., Statesville NC 28625