1924
Glen
2008
Glen E. Sherrod, Sr
December 27, 1924 — April 27, 2008
SHERROD, Glen E., Sr.
Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence with his daughters at his side on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Glen was born December 27, 1924 in Paw Paw, the son of Glenn A. and Ada Foster Sherrod and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a supervisor in the carton department at James River Corp. where he worked for more than 43 years before his retirement in 1987. During WW II, he served his country proudly for years in the United States Army with time spent in the European Theatre Operations. He was a big sports fan who especially enjoyed U of M football and the Detroit Tigers. For many years he and his best friend, John Hawley, had season tickets to U of M football. The family deeply appreciates the friendship and kindness that John has shown to Glen and his family for many years. Glen also enjoyed many trips to the casino with his former wife and close friend, Romola Sherrod. His greatest love was his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed spending as much time as he could with them, especially his grandchildren. He loved to watch and cheer his children and grandchildren perform in their many activities. Glen is survived by his children, Glen E. Sherrod, Jr.; of Kalamazoo, Susan K. Davis Bryan Mark of Kalamazoo and Mary L. Douglas Hammerberg of Kalamazoo; 5 grandchildren, Lindsay Jason Manion, Ashley Davis, Kyle, Hayley & Chase Hammerberg; two great grandchildren, JJ and Carter Manion; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel J. Sherrod, his parents; 2 brothers, Lyle Lillian and Dale; 2 sisters, Vivian Paul Snyder and Glenedene Sherrod. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 11:00 Am in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. with Msgr. Michael Hazard officiating. There will be a private interment for the family following at Mt. Ever-Rest North Cemetery on Drake Rd. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 PM to 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to Rose Arbor Hospice Care Center. www.langelands.com 343-150
Kalamazoo, Michigan Passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence with his daughters at his side on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Glen was born December 27, 1924 in Paw Paw, the son of Glenn A. and Ada Foster Sherrod and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a supervisor in the carton department at James River Corp. where he worked for more than 43 years before his retirement in 1987. During WW II, he served his country proudly for years in the United States Army with time spent in the European Theatre Operations. He was a big sports fan who especially enjoyed U of M football and the Detroit Tigers. For many years he and his best friend, John Hawley, had season tickets to U of M football. The family deeply appreciates the friendship and kindness that John has shown to Glen and his family for many years. Glen also enjoyed many trips to the casino with his former wife and close friend, Romola Sherrod. His greatest love was his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed spending as much time as he could with them, especially his grandchildren. He loved to watch and cheer his children and grandchildren perform in their many activities. Glen is survived by his children, Glen E. Sherrod, Jr.; of Kalamazoo, Susan K. Davis Bryan Mark of Kalamazoo and Mary L. Douglas Hammerberg of Kalamazoo; 5 grandchildren, Lindsay Jason Manion, Ashley Davis, Kyle, Hayley & Chase Hammerberg; two great grandchildren, JJ and Carter Manion; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel J. Sherrod, his parents; 2 brothers, Lyle Lillian and Dale; 2 sisters, Vivian Paul Snyder and Glenedene Sherrod. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 11:00 Am in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. with Msgr. Michael Hazard officiating. There will be a private interment for the family following at Mt. Ever-Rest North Cemetery on Drake Rd. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 PM to 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to Rose Arbor Hospice Care Center. www.langelands.com 343-150
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