Jimmy Jeff Sherman

Jimmy Jeff Sherman, 90, of Decatur passed from this earth Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 5th at Oaklawn Cemetery Pavilion. Brian Newton will officiate. Pallbearers include Caleb Coursey, Eric Broberg, Chris Romines, Chad Horner, Mike Syler, Mike Stone, Curtis Stone, and Landon Stone. Honorary pallbearers are great-grandchildren.

Jimmy was born January 29, 1936 to Lonnie and Myrt (Ramsey) Sherman in Decatur, Texas. He was united in marriage June 2, 1956 to Kathren Stone in Decatur, Texas. Jimmy graduated Decatur High School in 1954, employed at General Dynamics for 20 years, he was retired from Poco Graphite after starting in 1970, retiring in January of 1998. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many who will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Myrt Sherman.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 70 years, Kathren Sherman, his daughters, Lisa Breeze and husband Billy Jack of Runaway Bay, and Sheri Coursey and husband Calvin of Decatur; his grandchildren, Jacquelyn Breeze Parker, Caleb Coursey, Christine Broberg and husband Eric, Jessica Horner and husband Chad, and Leandra Romines and husband Chris; 14 great-grandchildren; extended family and a host of friends.

Donations in Jimmy's name can be made to 

Wise County Animal Shelter P.O. Box 899 Decatur, Tx 76234