John Edmond Sherrod, 71, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was born March 8, 1953 in Nash County to the late Jimmie Daniel Sherrod and Alma Lamm Sherrod. John was also preceded in death by sister, Emogene Murray; brother, Jimmie B. Sherrod; nephews Jemme Gay and Jimmie David "Pete" Summerlin.

He is survived by his son, John E. Sherrod, Jr. and wife Candace Feilen Sherrod; sisters, Joan Gay (Rex) and Jowyanne Stoddard (Charles); sister-in-law, Nancy Sherrod; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Visitation with family and friends will be Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Monday, June 24, 2024 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Free Union Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cooper's Fire Department.