Billy Ray Sherman

Billy Ray Sherman, 77, of Covington, IN, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Sunset Rehab & Health Care in Canton, IL following a four-month illness. Bill was born on December 3, 1942 in Danville, IL, the son of Fred D. and Grace E. (Loden) Sherman Sr. He married Dixie L. Beddow on April 22, 1967 and they divorced in 1992. Bill married Karen (Jahnke) Astell on April 18, 2007 in Forsyth, MO after being together 17 years. She preceded him in death on March 2, 2020.

Bill is survived by his children from his first marriage, son, Billy R. Sherman II and daughter, Candy A. Ross, both of Georgetown, IL. Also surviving are brothers, Harold (Jerry Sue) Sherman of Bloomington, IN and Jerry D. (Marilyn) Sherman of Oakwood, IL, sister-in-law, Barbara Sherman of Chesapeake, VA and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents and five siblings; Dorothy (Bob) Coon (Dale) Johnson; Marjorie Jean (Bill) Starkey (Wayne Anderson); Fred Sherman Jr.; Carol (Lee) Parker (Lloyd) Johnson; John (Marilyn) Sherman and his beloved dog, Pokey.

Bill graduated from Danville High School in 1962. He honorably served in the U.S. Army from December 27, 1962 until December 27, 1965 and was stationed in Germany. He was a member of the American Legion. He worked at Hyster for 18 years and then Catlin Grade School as a custodian where he retired after 25 years of service. Bill enjoyed traveling, watching ILLINI basketball, NASCAR, and Indy Racing. He especially enjoyed gathering with family and friends to eat and play dominoes, cards or other games.

A Celebration of Billys life will be held at 12:30pm (Indiana time), Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Covington, Indiana 420 3rd St. Covington, Indiana 47932 with Pastor Patti Wise officiating. Visitation will be held 11:00am to 12:30pm (Indiana time) on Saturday prior to his service at the funeral home. Masks will be required to enter the building for visitation and service. He will be laid to rest in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to Danville Humane Society in Bills name which would please him very much. Please join his family in sharing memories, photos, & videos through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.