Clinton Sherrill

Terre Haute, Indiana

Clinton Bradley Sherrill, Sr. 71, was received into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 4, 2017 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Clinton was born in Crab Orchard, Tennessee on November 19, 1945 to the late Bradley and Lillie Sherrill. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Doyle, Donald, and Andrew Sherrill as well as two sisters, Greta Lou Sherrill and Rita Belle Thompson.

Clinton spent his childhood in Crossville, Tennessee and moved to Terre Haute, Indiana at the age of 19, and married Connie Kaye Compton on June 25, 1966. He served his country as a member of the United States Army, and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan during the Vietnam War. Clinton worked various jobs before settling on a career with the USPS. He retired after 43 years of service, with the last 15 serving as Postmaster at Ellettsville, Indiana. He loved his work and the people he served. Clinton always had a smile and a kind word for everyone he met.

His hobbies included drag racing, fishing, growing his “own groceries” and working on old cars. He was a master at finding uses for duct tape, and for finding creative ways to salvage and reuse anything from his garage. His passion was serving his Lord and Savior and witnessing to everyone he met until the brain cancer prevented him from talking. His favorite chapter in the Bible was John 14. He loved his family and treasured the time he spent with all his grandchildren.

Survivors Include:

Wife of 50 years: Connie Kaye Sherrill, Terre Haute, Indiana

Sons: Clinton (Amy) Sherrill, Jr. Bloomington, Indiana

Michael Sherrill, Terre Haute, Indiana

Steven (Kristen) Sherrill, Terre Haute, Indiana

Brothers: John Henry (Shorty) Sherrill, Grafton, Ohio

Sam (Angela) Sherrill, Crossville, Tennessee

Sisters: Glenda Pfaff, Crossville, Tennessee

Emily (Alan) Bryant, Terre Haute, Indiana

Brother-in-Law: Wendell (Judy) Compton, Terre Haute, Indiana

Sister-in-Law: Rebecca (Rich Koenig) Compton, Terre Haute, Indiana

Grandchildren: Morgan, Ben, Brandon, Bailey, Gracie, Katie, Austin, Conner, Ben, Hailey, Lexis, Allison, Abbie, Jacob, Lexie, Emersyn, and Maverick.

Great-Grandson: Mathias

Several Nieces, Nephews and other extended family

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, February 10, 2017 at River Community Church, 2766 W. U.S. Highway 40, Brazil, Indiana 47834 with Pastor Julie Lake officiating and burial to follow at Highland Lawn Cemetery. The family will accept friends for visitation on Thursday at the church from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M., and again on Friday from 12:00 Noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help offset medical expenses.