Born on January 25, 1954 in New Brunswick, NJ, Sherman was the son of the late Sherman A. Sr. and Sarah (Finney) Rosser. Sherman graduated from Highland Park High School and furthered his educational studies, attending the University of New Hampshire where he obtained his BS, Antioch College where he received his MA. Sherman also attended Nova Southeastern University where he was working towards his doctorate. Sherman worked in college admissions touring the country as a minority and diversity recruiter for such colleges as Colby College, University of Main and Boston College where he gave animated speeches that everyone loved. Most recently he worked at Broward College as an Assistant Professor in the Education Department where he was a respected and well loved educator.
Sherman Supported many causes, especially those that dealt with education and the enrichment of one’s mind. He especially advocated for the underprivileged, along with equality for everyone and the right to choose. Sherman brought joy to everyone he came into contact with. He had an incredible energy that could light up of a room. He made everyone feel comfortable and valuable, no matter what their situation in life was. He truly was one of a kind. Where ever Sherman went, he has his camera. He loved to take pictures and then would print them out and give them to the people. It brought him so much joy to make others smile.
Sherman is survived by his brother; Marcus, wife Linnell; former wife Viveca; Viveca’s and Marcus children, Keith, Janaay and Maurice; Linnell and Marcus children, Tresslynn and Christian; Brother, Frederick; Brother Gregory and his daughter J’ai; cousin, William Fields and family and a life long friend, Fran Perlstein. Sherman had many dear and close friends to numerous to mention.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donation in Sherman’s memory to his favorite charity’s, the Aids Community Resources of Fort Lauderdale, ACLU, United Negro College Fund, NAACP or a charity of your choice.
Visitation will be held on Monday, from 4:00 – 7:00 and Tuesday, from 9:00 – 11:00 at the Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 4061 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Sherman’s funeral service will commence on Tuesday morning at 11:00 immediately upon the conclusion of visitation.
Online tributes at: www.kraeerfairchild.com
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