George Carroll Sherrod, 75 years of age, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 in his home in Bauxite, AR. George was born June 11, 1949 in Shelbyville, TX to the late George and Ruby Sherrod. He was the youngest of three children. George, also known as Carroll to many of his friends and family, grew up in Huxley, Texas. After high school he and his family move to Houston, TX where he was employed at Trailmobile.
George married Linda Melton in 1969 and two children were born from this loving union. He went into the Army in 1969 and spent 13 months in Vietnam. George received a Silver Star, Purple Heart and many other metals during this time. He professed his life to Christ after returning from Vietnam. After Vietnam, George went to work for Reynolds Metal Company in Houston Texas and later retired from there. After his retirement in 1989, the family moved to Bauxite, Arkansas.
George loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed riding his tractor, gardening, spending time with family, and most of all his daily morning coffee visits from his best friend, Lonnie Woodruff, who never gave up on him. He was a loving and caring person, devoted husband, father, and friend.
George was preceded in death by his parents George and Ruby Sherrod, his two brothers, Robert Sherrod & Dan Sherrod and great grandson, Karter Sherrod. George is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Linda Sherrod; children: Michael W Sherrod and wife Kristy of Bauxite, AR. Jason Sherrod and wife Theresa of Benton, AR; grandchildren, Michael A Sherrod, Justin Raye, Tyler Sherrod, Zach Sherrod and wife Kaitlyn, Brennan Sherrod and wife Jaclyn, Jayden Sherrod, and Colton Sherrod; great- granddaughter, Caroline Sherrod and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other countless family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at Pinecrest Funeral Home(7401 AR-5 Alexander, AR 72002) on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM with a visitation an hour prior to the service. Burial will be held following the service at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Pallbearers are Zach Sherrod, Brennan Sherrod, Jayden Sherrod, Colton Sherrod, Tim McDonald, and Robert Sherrod. Honorary pallbearers are Lonnie Woodruff, David Biggs, Emanuel Silva, Michael A. Sherrod, and Tyler Sherrod.
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