Sherman is survived by his wife, Sylvia Cates; his daughter Angela Haws; his daughter Marcy Cates; his daughter Kimberly Escamilla; his step-daughter Vickie Johnston; his step-daughter April Schaadt; and his step-daughter Rene Barnard.
Sherman is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren to love andcherish his memory.
A chapel memorial service for Sherman will be held Friday, November 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Lawncrest Chapel, 1522 E. Cypress Ave., Redding, California.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lawncrestchapel.com for the Cates family.