Jack Alton Sherman, 73, of Center, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Tyler. He was born January 15, 1939 in Centerville to Joe Sherman and Dorothy Oliver Sherman. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, April 20, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Johnny Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Lonnie Windham, Brandon Sowell, Earl Windham, Richard Windham, Bobby Raymond Jackson and James Sherman Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be Al Johnson, Doug Windham, Kingston Hurst Jackson and Trenten Kelly Sowell.

He is survived by
Wife of 49 years: Patricia Sherman of Center

Daughters:
Briget Sherman of Center
Giget Sowell and husband, Brandon of Center

Grandchildren:
Kingston Jack Hurst
Trenten Kelly Sowell
Breanna Maylynn Sowell

Sisters:
Linda Jackson of Athens
Joann Liverman of Virginia Beach, Virginia

Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law:
Richard Windham and wife, Lynn of Center
Doug Windham and wife, Shelia of Center
Lonnie Windham and wife, Jan of Lufkin
Earl Windham and wife, Bonnie of Center
Gearld Windham and wife, Erma of El Paso
Robert Windham and wife, Connie of Abilene
Jimmy Socia and wife, Faye of Nacogdoches
Kay Johnson and husband, Al of Carthage
Ruth Sanford of Center

Nieces and nephews:
Toni Lynn Johnson
James Sherman Jackson
Bobby Raymond Jackson Jr.
Donald L. Liverman, Jr.
Linda Ann Warren

Preceded in death by
Parents: Joe Sherman and Dorothy Oliver Sherman