Cecil R. Sherrill, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 31, 2021. He was the husband of the late Irene Wilhelm Sherrill and the son of the late Rowe Monroe and Daisy Mae Sells Sherrill.

He was a faithful member of Western Avenue Baptist Church and was a graduate of Statesville High School. He was a longtime salesman for C. F. Sauers Company. Cecil dearly loved his family.

He is survived by one sister, Sue Sherrill (Bobby) Everidge; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery. Rev. Jeff Spry will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be given in Cecil’s name to Western Avenue Baptist Church, 1206 Museum Road, Statesville, NC 28625 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road., Statesville, NC 28625.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.