He served in the U.S.
Army during World War II and was a fervent patriot. He was a member of the
Robert E. James Post of the American Legion in Whitesville throughout his adult
life and participated in Whitesville’s Memorial Day Parade well into his 90’s.
He was employed for 29 years at Air Preheater in Wellsville until his
retirement in 1981.
“Louie,” as he was known to friends, grew up during the
Great Depression and like his father, was skilled in the building trades and
fine woodworking. He enjoyed home improvement projects and his services were
sought after by friends and family. The many hours he spent in his woodworking
shop yielded finely crafted furniture and toys for his grandchildren, great
grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He also enjoyed deer hunting.
He and Esther
nurtured a close-knit family that remains so today. He liked nothing more than
spending time with his family and witnessing their progress in life – and so it
is a blessing that he spent his last hours on this Earth doing just that.
He is predeceased by
his parents, his wife Esther, a daughter; Terry Louise Pritchard in 2008, a
grandson; Duncan Geffers in 2018 and his brother; Stanley Sherwood. He is
survived by 3 daughters; Sharon Ann (Pat) Ainsworth of New Jersey, Judy Lynn
(Thomas) Flamini of Alfred Station and Cheryl Diane (Rob) Geffers of Tennessee,
2 sons; Lynn Louis (Melinda) Sherwood of Kentucky and Paul Duane (Karen)
Sherwood of Kentucky, a son-in-law; Blair Pritchard of Hornell, 15
grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, a brother;
Wayne (Cassie) Sherwood of Florida, a sister-in-law; Dorothy Sherwood of
Wellsville as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit
www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @brownpowersfh. The family is
being assisted by David W. Ames, Director of the Bender – Brown & Powers
Funeral Home of Hornell.
Honoring Louis’s
wishes there will be no public calling hours or services. The family will
observe a private service at their convenience. Burial will be in Whitesville
Rural Cemetery.
