Born March 13, 1961 in Cleveland Tennessee, Stan was the only child of Jay Franklin and Lois Boehmer Sherlin.
A graduate of Bradley High School, he studied architecture at Cleveland State College, where he played both basketball and golf. He transferred to Lee University where he continued to play both sports and eventually earned a bachelors degree in business.
He continued to play golf and compete as an amateur his whole life earning several distinguished Alabama Golf Association titles as well as serving on the AGA board. He worked in the insurance industry, excelling in sales, and ended his career as a part of the wonderful AFLAC family. He loved Tennessee football, being outdoors, traveling, studying the Bible and spending time with family and friends.
Stan attended Saint James United Methodist Church and previously was a member of Vaughn Forest Church and North Cleveland Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by wife, Cheris LeFevre Sherlin, daughter, Emma Charmagne Sherlin, mother, Lois Boehmer Sherlin, mother-in-law, Brenda LeFevre, in-laws John and Charmagne (LeFevre) Fraser and Pierce LeFevre, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 8 at 2:00 at Saint James United Methodist Church. Covid precautions will be in place. Services will be officiated by Pastors Lester and Janeese Spencer and Jeff McFarland.
Flowers accepted, or donations can be made to Saint James United Methodist Church in honor of Stan.
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