Bobbie Don Sherrill, 92, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was so loving to his wife, kids, grandkids, great grandkids, family, and friends. He was strong in his faith and was proud to be a Christian.
Bobbie was born on November 12, 1932, at his parents’ home near Washington Center, MO. He graduated from Martinsville R-6 in 1950. His education started at the Zimmerman School and also the Washington Center School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army. He completed basic training at Camp Roberts in California. After basic training he was stationed at Fairbanks, Alaska. Bobbie graduated Cooks Course on July 17, 1953. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He served from 1950 to January 21, 1955. Before departing for Alaska, Bobbie shot a moose, and the horns are still hanging at the home today. Upon returning to Missouri, he also served in the National Guard until his marriage. Bobbie had 1 year, 4 months, and 28 days foreign and/or sea service.
Bobbie married the former Dixie (Weddle) on June 27, 1959 in McFall, MO. They resided near Washington Center, MO. They were married for almost 66 years. In the first 45 years of marriage they lived on a farm north of Bobbie's parents. In 1995 Bobbie & Dixie moved to his parent's home. To this union four children were born: Ricky, Rebecca, Renee and Roberta.
Bobbie attended Wesley Chapel Church. He was baptized at Wesley Chapel to become a reborn Christian. He and Dixie raised their family at this church.
Upon returning to Missouri from his days of Military Service, Bobbie picked up his love for farming and carpentry. He spent many years doing carpentry work with his dad, brother, son, grandson and father-in-law. Bobbie was also a dairy farmer, blue grass striper, and beekeeper.
He enjoyed going to Colorado elk hunting, playing cards, and dominoes. He was always glad to see his family and enjoyed going to any events that he could that involved his grandkids and great grandkids. He always could put the littles to sleep by holding them on his lap and stroking their foreheads. Bobbie’s handle on the CB was “Snowball”.
Bobbie served on the Martinsville School Board, Washington Township Board for 33 years, and attended the Masonic Lodge in New Hampton, MO. He also served on the Wesley Chapel Cemetery Board.
Bobbie is survived by his wife, Dixie, of the home; children, Ricky Sherrill, Martinsville, MO, Rebecca (Monty) Thompson, Albany, MO, Renee (Al Reuter) Ellis, Mt. Ayr, IA, Roberta Madison, Kansas City, MO; 10 grandchildren, David, Adam, Megan, Kristina, Dustin, Sarah, Morgan, Kelsey, Dalton, and Kolby; 18 great grandchildren; and 2 step-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett F. and D. Fontella (Stanton) Sherrill; his brother, Everett “Francis” Sherrill, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Pam Sherrill; grandson, Garrett Ellis; great-great grandson, Michael; and great-great granddaughters, Faith and Jasmyn.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 4 at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Burial with Military Rites will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Martinsville, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Wesley Chapel Church, Wesley Chapel Cemetery, American Heart Association, and/or the American Cancer Society in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
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