Sherrill Alan Weeks, 83, of Afton left this earth peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Born at home in Afton on October 19, 1938; he was predeceased by his wife Mary Weeks, his parents Howard & Alveretta Weeks, his brothers Keith, Kendall & Neil Weeks and his sister Gretchen Gallo. He is survived by his children Richard (Tammy) Weeks of Cocoa, FL, Michelle (John) Dolaway of Binghamton, NY and Melanie Weeks of Brandon, FL; his stepdaughters Shona (Robert) Forsyth of Endicott, NY and Lynn Rossi of Endicott, NY; his 5 grandchildren Cody, Richard, George, Kinaed and Finian, as well as his brother David Weeks of Binghamton, NY, sister Phyllis Ewald of Boyds, MD and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom were very special to him. Sherrill was a proud Alumni of Cornell University from where he went on to be a beloved science and biology teacher for Sidney Central Schools and summers as a Driver Ed teacher at Bainbridge & Afton Central Schools. One of his favorite past times was to sing and play guitar. He and his brother Ken traveled as the “Weeks Brothers” to play bluegrass and country music in many local establishments and festivals. He loved golf, the Dodgers, and most of all his family who wish to express their gratitude to the many staff at UHS Binghamton General for their excellent care & compassion. A very special and heartfelt thank you to Dr. Sally Hartwick of Afton Family Health for her amazing care and her shared love of bluegrass with our Dad. Her true kindness was above and beyond the medical and her human touch is unparalleled. The family will receive friends at the Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 from 5-7pm. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Glenwood Cemetery, Afton, NY. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WmRChase.com for the WEEKS family.
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