Willie Joe Sherrer
August 3, 1957 ~ October 21, 2024
Willie Joe “Joe” Sherrer, 67, of Fairburn, GA, passed away on October 21, 2024, in his home. Willie Joe Sherrer was born August 3, 1957, in Washington, Georgia, to Loretta Wheat and Willie “Joe” McClendon.
Willie Joe held an intimate relationship with his grandparents and spent his childhood growing up on their small farm in Washington, Georgia, before moving to Atlanta, GA as a teenager, where he met his wife, Sandra Sherrer.
Willie Joe graduated from Price High School in Atlanta and went on to build a fulfilling life in Fairburn, GA. He found his calling in industrial maintenance, working at the Atlantic Steel Company and Vantage Products for many years. His dedication to his craft was evident through his hard work ethic and passion.
Joe was known for his infectious smile and gentle spirit everywhere he went. A lifelong learner, Joe enjoying documentaries on topics such as outer space, history, and religion; he bonded with his grandchildren through discussing documentaries and books.
These deep talks explored the complexities of God, life, and existence, leaving a lasting influence on his family. A devoted Christian, he instilled the Word of God within his grandchildren by teaching them the Bible at an early age. He taught his grandchildren about the power of Christ-like Love and forgiveness and embodied these characteristics in his life’s walk.
He loved his family deeply, always showing his devotion through acts of love, service and care, including tending to his father during his later years. Joe was a servant, God-fearing and loving man that will be truly missed by many.
He leaves behind his wife, Sandra Sherrer, daughters, Shakedra Shanks and Yasmin Murrah, his grandchildren, Logan Shanks, Braylon Shanks, Ethan Shanks, Matrone Murrah Jr, Matreonia Murrah and Monica Murrah and great-grandchildren Brooke Murrah, King Murrah, Louie Murrah, Matrone Murrah III and MaKinsley Murrah, his mother, Loretta Wheat, his brothers and sisters, Norris Welborn, Darryl Welborn, Lisa Bailey, Benjamin Bailey, Trey McLendon, Darryl McLendon, Tonya Arnold, and Reginald McLendon, all of whom he loved and cherished deeply.
Joe’s life is a testament to faith, wisdom, family, and the love he embodied in his intellectual curiosities and gentle, warm, and loving spirit. Joe will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live forever through his spirit and family.
A viewing and visitation with the family will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 2:00pm, with a funeral service to follow at 3:00pm.PLEASE NOTE - IF YOU USE APPLE MAPS YOU WILL NEED TO ENTER 431 ROOSEVELT HWY.
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My deepest sympathy for the lost of your husband, father, and grandfather.
My fondest memories of my cousin Joe are the happy days we spent growing up together on our grandparents small farm. We would run through the woods exploring, laughing and playing Tarzan. We’d build frog villages in the sand in the front yard. But the best memories I have are of his hugs. When he would see me after a long absence, he would give me the tightest hugs. One time he hugged me so tight that I thought a rib cracked. I loved his hugs.
Joe you are free. Fly high my dear cousin. I love you.
With our deepest condolences to our family . Peace and blessings, we are here to serve .God bless
In heartful memory of Joe, someone who brought a smile to everyone face. We offer our heartfelt sympathies during this incredibly challenging time. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
The Thornton Family
Fredrick & Tonja
My deepest sympathy for the lost of my brother in law, husband, father, grandfather , and friend.
I will always remember your smile, big hugs and laughter when I was in your presence.
Even though you are not here in bodily form, your spirit will always be with me.
San and family May GOD kept you in prefect peace until you met him on the other side. Remember God holds tomorrow.
Love
Your Sister Joyce
Praying God’s strength for you and the entire family. God Bless!
Brigitte Sherrer & The Girls
There are no words to convey my expression of sympathy for the loss of our dear Joe. I share your sadness and grief and pray for your comfort and peace during this difficult time. His legacy will live on through the memories that we can embrace and share with one another. I will always remember Joe for his beautiful smile and his tight hugs.
Rest Well, Willie Joe Sherrer
To the Sherrer Family: Sending our deepest condolences and prayers for comfort and peace during these times.Sincerely,Dawn Jones and Family
Joe was a schoolmate, a classmate, and a friend. Its been years since I physically saw him but I remember his kindness, stylish dress, and warm, friendly smile. Rest In Pease, fellow Wildcat brother.
My condolences to Ms Sandra Sherrer and family, as well as all who knew and loved him
Daniel Fluellen/ C/O7T5
A wonderful soul has left us on earth to help watch over us from heaven. May you rest in peace.
Tony Tooks and family
Joe was a long time friend we grew up in downtown Atlanta (Capitol Homes and Martin Luther King Village) from there to roommates for a while. I truly loved his friendship and love for others. He will truly be missed but GOD has he’s angel by his side now. RIP
You are in my thoughts.
Sending my love and deepest sympathy to the family . I will keep you in prayer..
My name is Michael Kendrick aka Tootsie Pop. Joe and I were friends and he was an all around good guy. I came outta Price High the year before Joe. My sincere heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. May God comfort you during this time of loss. May Joe Rest in Heavenly Peace…
We will miss you and will always love that beautiful smile and outgoing personality you exhibited. You were one of the nicest person sweetest person anyone could ever know .
Forever in our thoughts and may you rest in peace.
Willie Ruth Kempson, Decatur Ga. and the Lawson, Mclendon, Evans Families, Crawfordville, Ga.
Lil Joe you shall be missed by so many that loved and knew you truly for who you were in the flesh. I am honored being your brother and will dearly miss not being able to see you again. Yet I know and feel that you will continue to watch over me in spirit. A true soilder was called home to God. He fulfilled his mission on earth and is now resting with that same beautiful smile in Heaven. May God’s blessings be with my sister in law Sandra and her family. Love yall
Belinda Thomas I knew Joe from Highschool he was a sharp dresser and had the wonderful smile I know he will be missed Sandra and her family have my condolences love y’all
Thank You, Joe for your welcoming smile since the day I met you. When you & I talked at the family gathering every conversation with genuine. Thank you. Rest Well Joe.
Eric &Lisa Jamison
Our condolences to the family during this difficult time. May Gods grace, peace and mercy continue to comfort you. Thank you Joe for your kindness when we came together at family gatherings over the years. From the first time we met you welcomed me with a smile and brotherly love. RIP
Sending condolences from Chemille, James Sherrer (Uncle Big James) and daughter, Marley Grace.
Sending my sincere condolences to all the loved ones. May God continue to comfort you all in this difficult time. ❤️🙏🏾❤️
My heart felt sympathy and prayers goes out to you Sand and the entire family. Indeed he’ll be missed, but cherish those fund memories God allowed you all to share with him. God grant you the strength to get through each and every day.
Love Brigitte Sherrer(Aunt)
To me …Joe was always well manner-able and didn’t take much for him to laugh, his kind spirit and humbleness ways will be never be forgotten… Rest in peace bro…. Nephew Jackie jr.
I met Willie Joe when my family was living in the old Betmar apartments that sat at the end of Pryor Rd next to the fairgrounds. Willie Joe, “Big Wheel”, “Lil Wheel”, my brother “Old” and myself spent countless days playing baseball and basketball together. Willie Joe and I always used to talk about going to the country doing the summer. All the years we talked about the country, we never said where we were spending the summer until years later. Willie Joe was visiting his great aunt Ms. Minnie Sherrer in Washington Ga when he saw a photo of my brother in her home, that’s when we realized that we both were from Washington Ga. He called me and we just couldn’t believe it. He and Sandra came to my home in Washington to visit and then we went to his grandparents place to visit. It just solidified our friendship, to me he was family. Willie Joe was a great friend and a great man. He was a cool dude with that great smile of his. Rest in Peace Brother.
Smitty Ware
L.J. Price 1975
To the family of Willie.I give my condolences for your loss. May God continue to wrap his loving arms around the family during this time.
Myra Hayes-Porter
“Class of 75”
To the family of Willie.I give my condolences for your loss. May God continue to wrap his loving arms around the family during this time.
Myra Hayes-Porter
“Class of 75”