Sherman Ray Shook
March 23, 1949 ~ July 6, 2016
Sherman Ray Shook, 67, formerly of Columbus, died peacefully at 5:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at Heritage House of Greensburg. Sherman was born March 23, 1949, in Osgood, the son of the late Charles Edward and Mildred Harper Shook. He graduated from Clarksburg High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps July 19, 1967. He proudly served his country for 32 years with the Marines, the U.S. Army and the Indiana National Guard, including tours of duty in Vietnam and with Desert Storm. Following his military career, Sherman was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local Union No. 1775. Sherman had been a friend of Bill W. since August 2, 1983, and was always willing to extend a hand of friendship to anyone he met. Survivors include his twin sister, Shirley Kay (Bill) Woolf of Indianapolis, Indiana; brother, Ronnie (Marilou) Harper of Darden Prairie, Missouri; nephews, Matt and Dan Harper; and several cousins. Sherman also leaves behind his many friends who he considered to be his extended family.
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Sherman was always good to me. He spent many years serving our country. He will be missed.
RIP Brother, Semper Fi Sgt. Lima 3/9 Dale(Porky)McCoy
Sherman was a cousin of my grandmother, Hazel Johnson McMichael Stiver. I enjoyed the times we were able to sit and have a good talk. A prayer of healing peace to Sherman’s family and friends.
Sherman will be greatly missed. He had a heart as big as the great outdoors. Going to miss you buddy!!!
I am blessed to have had Sherman in my life. He was a friend when I needed one most. I truly admired his wisdom and wit. God blessed you, Sherm!
I worked with Sherman for many years at Camp Atterbury and considered him a good friend. He will be missed by many. Rest in peace old friend
I always smile when I hear your name or think of you. Peace be with you…
I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Sherman. His smiling face and kind heart will be sorely missed. RIP dear friend.
Sherman was a wonderful person. He watched me and my sister grow up. So many memories we are thankful for. Rest in peace.
You had exactly 1 year and 14 days more than I in the Fellowship sir. God Speed and we all love you.
On behalf of Heritage House, it was both a privilege and pleasure to know and care for Sherman. He was very much loved and is deeply missed at our facility. As a dear friend to all, he displayed a genuine interest in staff and our residents. May the blessings of precious memories keep Sherman close to his family and many friends. With Sincere Sympathy to those who loved Sherman. LouAnn Blake