Benny grew up in Waskom, TX and baptized at an early age at New Boggy Baptist Church. Where he was known and loved by many. He attended Waskom Independent School District. He later moved to Dallas, TX and along his journey he married Erma Jean Montgomery-Sherman.
He held many jobs throughout his life, but his passion was helping his family and friends. He was very generous with his love. Benny loved to cook…Buffalo fish was his favorite. He also loved a “Good Work Truck”, to fix on and haul things. He always was willing to lend a hand where needed. There wasn’t anything that he wouldn’t do for his family or friends. He was an all-around kind person, who never met a stranger. Benny didn’t take life for granted, he lived it. He was very appreciative of those that took the time to visit and spend time with him. He fought a good fight till the end.
Benny was preceded in death by his parents, Berniece Pogue Sherman and Amos C. Sherman; wife, Erma Jean Montgomery-Sherman; siblings, Johnny Jackson, Mildred Sherman & Susanna Sherman
Benny is survived by his siblings, sisters, Dorothy B. Slaughter, Mattie Pearl Brown (Charlie), Clarice Douglas, Malenda Theus (Albert), Bennie R. Lewis and Ruthell Reedy; brothers, Bobby R. Sherman, Sr. (Joyce), Huey P. Adams, John E. Moore Sr. (Evelyn), Amos Davis and Albert Pogue and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends that he loved dearly.
