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Steven Ross Sherwood
1948 - 2025
From the Apr 29, 2025 e-EditionMcKENZIE, Tenn. - Graveside funeral services for Steven Ross Sherwood are Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 4 p.m. at Mt Olivet Cemetery-McKenzie. Interment will follow.
Mr. Sherwood, 76, died at his residence on Friday, April 25, 2025.
He was born in McKenzie on November 28, 1948, to Jerry and Lula Mae Ross Sherwood. He was a retired rural carrier for the United States Postal Service, co-owner of Forestwood Restaurant, and production assistant for Genia’s School of Dance for 33 years.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Genia Gill Sherwood, a daughter, LaTisha (Keff) Karnes, son, Ross (Ashley) Sherwood, granddaughter, McKenna Sherwood, two nephews, Torey Green and Adrian (Regina) Green, all of McKenzie and many great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Patsy Sherwood Melton, and two grandchildren, Aaron Sherwood and Mary Elizabeth Sherwood.
If you need further assistance, please call Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home 731-352-4848 or visit our website at brummittmckenziefuneralhome.com.
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