Sherman Leroy Smith's Obituary
Sherman Leroy Smith, age 67, was born on December 16, 1945 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to his parents, Willard and Darline Smith. He was the first child born out of 4 children. Sherman attended Central High School and received his diploma. He also attended Tulsa Junior College for a portion of time. After graduation, he began a tour with the Army during Vietnam War earning the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Marksmen Medal. After his time with the Army, Sherman worked with ONG for 41 years until his retirement in 2010. After his retirement he became involved with the Rolling Hills Fire Department. Sherman was a very happy and outgoing man that cherished his friends and family. He loved riding motorcycles, dancing, camping, fishing, and spending time with his loved ones. Sherman is survived by his son, Richard Smith and spouse Tonya, his daughter, Richelle Rice and spouse David, his mother, Darline Smith, his sister, Cheryl Powell, his brothers, Steven and Jerry Smith, his sister, Pam Vaughn, his granddaughters, Morgan Rice and Breanna Smith, his grandsons, Kynan Rice and Cameron Smith, and his great-grandson, Eli Smith.
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