John Joseph Sherman III, DVM

John Joseph Sherman III, 42, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2010. Born on August 21, 1967 in Cornwall, NY; he was the son of Linda Clapper Sherman, of Raleigh and John Joseph Sherman, Jr., of Raleigh.

John realized his life-long dream of becoming a vet by graduating from North Carolina State Veterinary School and opening Vethab Rehabilitation Office in Raleigh in 2001. He was a pioneer in the field of physical rehabilitation and sports medicine in veterinary medicine and was well-recognized for his impact within the field. He had a noted work ethic and truly loved being able to help any animal in need.

John met his wife Chrystal Foshee Sherman a little over 14 years ago and together they raised three beautiful girls in Raleigh. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his growing family.

Those cherishing his memory include his wife; his daughters: Brittany Renee Smith and her children Isabella Kate and Nathaniel Owen Smith, Lauren Brooke Crawford, attending University of South Carolina; and Hannah Grace Crawford; his parents; brother: Andrew Fitzpatrick Sherman, a senior at Wakefield High School; and many other family and friends.

John was preceded in death by his sister: Jean Marie Sherman in 1986 and by his grandparents: Clare W. and Sarah A. Clapper and John Joseph and Helen Ann Sherman.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM at Mitchell Funeral Home (7209 Glenwood Avenue). A Celebration of John’s Life will begin at 6:00 PM in the funeral home chapel officiated by John’s uncle, Deacon Paul Banyacski.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Capital Community Foundation, Inc - John J. Sherman III, DVM Memorial Fund through any Wachovia Bank branch to further the awareness, research and treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). (Wachovia mailing address: 7600 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh NC, 27612)

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