Richard Shane Sherrill Sr.

Richard S. Sherrill, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital of Houston, TX. Richard was born on June 29, 1957 in Alhambra, CA to Irby and Ann Sherrill. Richard was a long time resident of Houston and employed by Oil States International as a Quality Control Manager.

Richard is survived by his wife Barbara, his mother, Ann, sons Shane and Luther, daughter Pamela, and grandchildren Kayley, Tristan, Richie and Ephraim. Richard is also survived by his brother, Paul and his wife Melissa. He was preceded in death by his father, Irby and brother, Eric.

Richard loved spending quality time with his grandchildren in a large playground known as the Houston Museum of Natural Science, where he was a long time member. Richard also enjoyed crafting jewelry in his spare time and golfing when he was able to.

The Sherrill family would like to graciously thank the doctors for their loving care that was shown unconditionally to Richard at his time of death, especially the long term care provided by Dr. Schnee, Dr. Timmins, Dr. Shearer, Dr. Etheridge, Dr. Galati, Dr. Heller, Dr. Pandya and all the doctors and nurses at St. Luke’s Hospital. Also, a special thanks to Ramona Gibson of Patient Services for being by his side and giving him the support he greatly needed during the past two years.

All services will be held at Brookside Funeral Home located in Humble, TX at 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. Visitation will take place there on Thursday September 5, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services celebrating Richard’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday September 6, 2013 in the Grand Chapel at Brookside.

In lieu of flowers and customary remembrances, memorial donations may be directed to St. Luke’s Foundation for the St. Luke’s Transplant Fund, MSC #900, PO Box 4332, Houston, TX 77210. Please make checks payable to the St. Luke’s Foundation or visit the website at StLukesTexas.org/giving