John Wesley Sherrill, Jr.

John Wesley Sherrill, Jr., 80, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his home.

Mr. Sherrill was born in Iredell County, October 19, 1941, the eldest son of the late, John Wesley Sherrill, Sr. and Pauline Moose Benfield.  He proudly served his county in the U.S. Navy.   John was a truck driver, who clocked thousands of miles behind the wheel.  His favorite hobby was playing his beloved banjo.

The left to cherish the memory of John Sherrill, include his daughter, Teresa Spivey, his sisters, Mary Cosentino and Lou Meadows (David), his brother Mike Sherrill (Karen) and his grandson.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 14, at Hudson Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Jody York officiating.