William Braxton Sherman Jr., 73, of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in Laurel, Mississippi. He was born on June 15, 1948 in Bay Springs, MS.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2021, from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at Colonial Chapel of Laurel, the funeral service will follow at 10:00 AM. The burial will follow the services at Union Line Cemetery in Soso. Bro. Norris Ables and Bro. P.J. Weeks will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements.

He was preceded in death by his his parents, Braxton and Olliean Sherman and his father-in-law, Donnie Smith.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Jeanne Sherman, his sons, Robby Sherman, Tommy Sherman (Gina), daughter, Julene Sherman (Anthony Sasser), his sisters, Mary Ann Ashley (Bobby), Linda Hull (Buddy), Jo Yarbrough (Earl), his mother-in-law, Nettie Smith, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Robby Sherman, Ray Holifield Roger Jefcoat, David Yarbrough, Eric Benson, Konner Kelley, Braxton Hull and Mike Moore.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Ricky Hull, Eli Ervin, Jake Sherman and Cy Sherman.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com