Mr. Sherman Hugh Burleson

May 23, 1948 - October 14, 2017

Sherman Hugh Burleson was born on May 23, 1948 to Isaiah and Johnnie Mae Burleson, in Austin, Texas. He was the fifth of six children. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age, and was baptized. He graduated from Old Anderson High School in 1967. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Army for a tour of duty in Vietnam. Sherman worked at IBM for 19 years as an expediter, and retired from Texas workforce Commission as a Microfilm Technician in 2002. “Bo Bo” as he was lovingly called by family and friends, enjoyed fishing, playing dominoes and cards, and watching the Dallas Cowboys in his easy chair. His grandchildren, whom he cherished and spoiled at every opportunity, called him “Paw Paw.” He was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and served on the Ushers’ and Nurses/ Welcome Committee and the Silver Soldiers, as well as a faithful Sunday School member of Class # 1. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaiah and Johnnie Mae Burleson; his brothers, Donald and Robert Burleson. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years Joyce ; one son, Terrance Burleson; two daughters, LaKeyshia Brown (Kevin) and Chermaine Burleson; one brother, Franklin Burleson (Many, Louisiana); two sisters, Carolyn Burleson and Diane Poole (Austin); four grandchildren; Jasmine, Quenton, Kevin Jr., and Kendyl Brown and a host of other special nieces and nephews, family and friends.