Sherman Blanden

Sherman Blanden Jr. was born June 25, 1939 in Yazoo County Mississippi. God has called him to rest May 14th, 2025.

Sherman was born to the late Sherman Blanden Sr. and Corena Horton Blanden. To this union twelve children were born. Walter, James D, Corena, Carrie Mae, Canary, Sherman Jr, Glenda, Ansivela, Samuel, Carter, Hattie Mae, and Anzolla Blanden. His parents and 8 siblings preceded him in death.

Sherman was united in Holy Matrimony to Ella Lee McGrone on March 17th 1962. To this union, they had 4 sons: Sherman III, James Leonard, Christopher, Jerome, and Julian Lydell Blanden; one daughter Debra Moore, his first born and only girl. Sherman gave his life to Christ at Harvey Church of Christ. For a short time he had many jobs. The one he loved most was working with cars, detailing, and clean up; working with cars was his passion.

Sherman was a gentle soul, jokester, and prankster, you would love him or you couldn't stand him, but he always kept you laughing. He leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted wife, loving partner and best friend Ella Blanden, his daughter Debra Moore (Ralph) Theodules (San Jose, California), 4 sons: Sherman III (Heather) Blanden (South Dakota), James Leonard Blanden (Crete, IL), Christopher Jerome Blanden (Chicago, IL), Julian Lydell (Julie) Blanden (Rapid City, South Dakota); his 3 sisters: Glenda Gordon (Joliet, IL), Hattie Mae Shaffer (Chicago, IL), and Anzolla Santiago (Milwaukee, WI). Grandfather to 24 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; A host of nieces, nephews, God daughters, God sons, sisters-in-love, brothers-in-love, and friends, plus one favorite niece.

"Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not. You will always be loved, never ever forgotten, and forever missed. Fly high Sherman, until we meet again." - Your loving family.

Family Acknowledgements:

Thanks for all the calls, cards, texts, visits, and flowers. The family of Sherman Blanden Jr. would like to acknowledge all who have shown our family so much love and compassion during this time of bereavement. Special thanks to Monogram Health, Bowes in home care for all your help. You made Sherman's life comfortable. Thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts, Colonial Village CDC thanks for all your love and support. Some needed your strength and prayers. Blake-Lamb we thank you for all you've done. You have a great team.

-The Blanden Family

A memorial service for Sherman will be held Friday, May 30, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453.