Willie Sherman, 85 of Loudonville, NY, died on Tuesday April 21, 2020, at home with his loving wife and grandson by his side.
Born in Wetumpka, Alabama on July 25, 1934, he was the son of the late Peter and Hattie Sherman.
A truly selfless and caring individual, Willie was a long time employee (55 years) of the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY, where he worked in a wide range of positions in security, nursing, and transportation. He took great pride in being a provider and he was deeply passionate about service, often remarking privately that "part of being a good person is about helping others." Willie never waited for others to be loving, giving, or compassionate. He always chose to lead the way.
Whether it was working in his yard or taking care of his patients at work, he was professional to his core and he loved people. Bringing smiles to the faces of those around him brought him great joy and his spirit will live forever within the many people whose lives he touched.
Willie is survived by his wife of 62 years Eloise Sherman, his beloved daughters Lovell Sherman of Blacklick, OH and Willette McKinnon of Columbus, OH; grandson Viamonte Sherman of Loudonville, NY; granddaughters Jasmine McKinnon and Quiana McKinnon of Columbus, OH; great-grandchildren Kirk and Korinn of Columbus, OH; siblings Viola Tillman of Louisville, KY, Millie Gibson of Selkirk, NY, Henry Sherman and Alene Sherman of Albany, NY; and also several nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews.
Interment will be in the Memory Gardens Cemetery, Albany.
Born in Wetumpka, Alabama on July 25, 1934, he was the son of the late Peter and Hattie Sherman.
A truly selfless and caring individual, Willie was a long time employee (55 years) of the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY, where he worked in a wide range of positions in security, nursing, and transportation. He took great pride in being a provider and he was deeply passionate about service, often remarking privately that "part of being a good person is about helping others." Willie never waited for others to be loving, giving, or compassionate. He always chose to lead the way.
Whether it was working in his yard or taking care of his patients at work, he was professional to his core and he loved people. Bringing smiles to the faces of those around him brought him great joy and his spirit will live forever within the many people whose lives he touched.
Willie is survived by his wife of 62 years Eloise Sherman, his beloved daughters Lovell Sherman of Blacklick, OH and Willette McKinnon of Columbus, OH; grandson Viamonte Sherman of Loudonville, NY; granddaughters Jasmine McKinnon and Quiana McKinnon of Columbus, OH; great-grandchildren Kirk and Korinn of Columbus, OH; siblings Viola Tillman of Louisville, KY, Millie Gibson of Selkirk, NY, Henry Sherman and Alene Sherman of Albany, NY; and also several nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews.
Interment will be in the Memory Gardens Cemetery, Albany.
Willie Sherman, 85 of Loudonville, NY, died on Tuesday April 21, 2020, at home with his loving wife and grandson by his side.
Born in Wetumpka, Alabama on July 25, 1934, he was the son of the late Peter and Hattie Sherman.
A truly selfless and caring individual, Willie was a long time employee (55 years) of the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY, where he worked in a wide range of positions in security, nursing, and transportation. He took great pride in being a provider and he was deeply passionate about service, often remarking privately that "part of being a good person is about helping others." Willie never waited for others to be loving, giving, or compassionate. He always chose to lead the way.
Whether it was working in his yard or taking care of his patients at work, he was professional to his core and he loved people. Bringing smiles to the faces of those around him brought him great joy and his spirit will live forever within the many people whose lives he touched.
Willie is survived by his wife of 62 years Eloise Sherman, his beloved daughters Lovell Sherman of Blacklick, OH and Willette McKinnon of Columbus, OH; grandson Viamonte Sherman of Loudonville, NY; granddaughters Jasmine McKinnon and Quiana McKinnon of Columbus, OH; great-grandchildren Kirk and Korinn of Columbus, OH; siblings Viola Tillman of Louisville, KY, Millie Gibson of Selkirk, NY, Henry Sherman and Alene Sherman of Albany, NY; and also several nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews.
Interment will be in the Memory Gardens Cemetery, Albany.
Born in Wetumpka, Alabama on July 25, 1934, he was the son of the late Peter and Hattie Sherman.
A truly selfless and caring individual, Willie was a long time employee (55 years) of the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY, where he worked in a wide range of positions in security, nursing, and transportation. He took great pride in being a provider and he was deeply passionate about service, often remarking privately that "part of being a good person is about helping others." Willie never waited for others to be loving, giving, or compassionate. He always chose to lead the way.
Whether it was working in his yard or taking care of his patients at work, he was professional to his core and he loved people. Bringing smiles to the faces of those around him brought him great joy and his spirit will live forever within the many people whose lives he touched.
Willie is survived by his wife of 62 years Eloise Sherman, his beloved daughters Lovell Sherman of Blacklick, OH and Willette McKinnon of Columbus, OH; grandson Viamonte Sherman of Loudonville, NY; granddaughters Jasmine McKinnon and Quiana McKinnon of Columbus, OH; great-grandchildren Kirk and Korinn of Columbus, OH; siblings Viola Tillman of Louisville, KY, Millie Gibson of Selkirk, NY, Henry Sherman and Alene Sherman of Albany, NY; and also several nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews.
Interment will be in the Memory Gardens Cemetery, Albany.
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