Donald 'Bud' Ray Sherrill

FARMINGTON Donald "Bud" Ray Sherrill of Farmington, entered into eternal rest on May 30, 2021, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau at the age of 86. He was born on September 21, 1934, in Annapolis, Missouri to the late Sherman and Zora (LaPlant) Sherrill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Betty Lee (the late Bill) Davis, Hilda Govro, Raymond Dale "R.D." (the late Virginia "Ginny") Sherrill, and Yvonne (the late Fred) Seitz, his nephew, Larry Davis, and his brother- in- law, Norb Lannert. Donald is survived by his wife of 66 years, JoAnn (Keathley) Sherrill of Farmington, his children, Diane (and husband Mike) McGirl of Potosi, Mark (and wife Jean) Sherrill of Cape Girardeau, and Terri (and husband Paul) Gieske of Mesa, AZ, his grandchildren, Julie (and husband Tyler) Tiemann, Stephanie (and husband Robert) Meeh, Darren Sherrill, Brian Sherrill, Susan Gieske, and Olivia (and husband Sean) Hector, his great grandchildren, Aria Sherrill, John Tiemann, Robert Meeh, Andrew Tiemann, Eve Hector, and Parker Meeh, his sister, Jean Lannert of High Ridge, his brother in law, Francis Govro of Farmington along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Donald (Bud) had a wonderful childhood spent running, playing, and hand fishing Big Creek in Annapolis MO with his brother and best friend R.D. In high school he was an excellent South Iron basketball player known for his speed. Don, a U.S. Army veteran and Union Carpenter, took pride in being a hard worker and a fun person to talk to. As a businessman he enjoyed flipping houses, building log homes, and operating a few self-serve car washes - he once rode the top of a house down Karsch Blvd as it was being relocated to a new lot on Oak Street. However, the real joy that Bud found in life came from spending time meeting people and enjoying the beauty of nature. He loved talking to customers, meeting friends at McDonalds for coffee in the mornings, and taking the love of his life JoAnn square dancing. Most of his days in retirement were spent with JoAnn at their breakfast nook looking out at their back yard watching the squirrels and birds. One big laugh they always shared was watching those greedy squirrels steal food from the bird feeders. Everyday they would also drive to their small farm on the outskirts of Farmington to feed wildlife. Donald was a man with a rough exterior but a soft heart. He was asked once what he would do if he won the lottery, and he said, "Id spend it helping others." He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel officiated by Pastor Eddie Bone. Interment with full military honors to follow at Annapolis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Annapolis Cemetery, P.O. Box 271, Annapolis, MO 63620. View the video tribute, the online obituary, and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Visitation Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Saturday, June 5, 2021 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Funeral Service Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Saturday, June 5, 2021 1:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640