Kenneth Merle Sherman

May 30, 2010

OF LOCAL INTEREST: Benton, Kentucky The family celebrates Ken Sherman whose life ended on Sunday, May 30, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Margaret Ann McCullough Sherman; sister, Sue Locklin of Memphis; daughter, Peggy Sherman Riley and husband, R. C. of Benton; son, Kenneth Michael Sherman and wife, Debbie of Columbia, Tennessee. There are five grandchildren: Paige Eaves and husband, Forrest Robinson of Altadena, California; Chris Eaves and wife, Leslie of Arlington, Tennessee, Kelly Eaves of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Abby Forsythe and husband, Andy of Columbia, Tennessee, Russ Sherman and wife, Cindy of Columbia, Tennessee. His eight great- grandchildren are Chris Forsythe and Marine Corporal Michael Forsythe and wife, Caitlin; Ariel Bethke, Kate and Morgan Eaves; Emily, Erin and Jack Sherman. Extended family includes Roy, Jennifer, Hannah and Cole Riley of Murray and Keith, Jan, Chase and Collin Riley of Benton. Ken was born in Memphis, Tennessee; his parents were George B. and Alberta Bishop Sherman. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Sherman. Ken was a veteran of World War II and served as a radio operator in the 389th Headquarters Company of the 98th Infantry (Iroquois Indian) Division. Overseas service included defense of the Hawaiian Islands before going to Japan in the first Occupation Force. He was discharged with rank of Tech Sergeant. After retiring from Missouri Pacific Railroad with forty years of employment, he and Margaret moved to Hampshire, Tennessee, in 1983. He served as a docent at the President James K. Polk Ancestral Home in Columbia for 23 years. Known as Daddy Ken to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he leaves to them a legacy of silliness, easy laughs, the love of games, a competitive spirit and spontaneous music. Ken was a faithful lifelong Methodist and a member of Benton First United Methodist Church. His Memorial Service will be held at Benton First United Methodist Church, 845 US Highway 641 South, Benton. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m. at the church, followed by the service at 11 a.m. The Reverend David Atkinson and the Reverend Paige Eaves will officiate. Memorials may be made to Benton United Methodist Church Building Fund or President James K. Polk Ancestral Home, 303 West Seventh Street, Columbia, Tennessee, 38401. Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home & Crematory in Benton, Kentucky is in charge of arrangements. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting Filbeck-Cann & King with local announcements.