George M. Sherwood

George Murray Sherwood, age 85 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord at the Ernestine Raclin House, Center for Hospice on Thursday, September 5, 2024. George was born November 18, 1938, in South Bend, Indiana to the late George and Ethel (Miller) Sherwood.  He was a graduate of South Bend Central High School, class of 1957, and later attended Bethel College.  On June 12, 1964, he married Eunice M. Murphy in Mishawaka, Indiana. Together, they celebrated over 60 years of love and laughter.

He is survived by his loving wife Eunice Sherwood of Mishawaka and their daughters Anne Sherwood of Knoxville, Tennessee and Joy (Tommy) Hollingsworth of South Bend. Surviving as well are his grandchildren: Shane Black, Aubree (Arithon) Effertz, Victoria (Malaysia) Joseph and Adam Morrison, along with his siblings Richard (Barbara) Sherwood, Vivian Birky, and Joyce (John) Longenecker.  George was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings Marilyn Lippincott, Gary Sherwood and Duane Sherwood, and his granddaughter, Carrie Sherwood.

There will be one hour of visitation prior to the 11:00 am Celebration of Life service at Calvary Church,3001 W Cleveland Rd. South Bend, IN 46628, on Saturday, October 5, 2024, with Pastor Reed Anderstrom presiding.  Wells and Cruz Family Funeral Home of Mishawaka has been entrusted with his care.

George was employed as a custodian for many years in the Michiana area before his retirement in 2008 from Crown International. He was a faithful servant of the Lord and a longtime member of Calvary Church in South Bend, where he proudly served as a Deacon for many years. He was always willing to lend a hand, whether it was during church events, dinners, or while serving in ABF classes.

George had a deep love for cooking and baking, and his famous cinnamon rolls, freshly baked breads, and pies were well-known among his friends and family. After church services, he often invited friends over to share his delicious creations. Many who tasted his treats would ask for his recipes, and George happily shared them. He also passed on his passion for baking to his daughters and grandchildren, and they loved spending countless hours with him in the kitchen.

Known for his warm sense of humor, George loved to play practical jokes and tease those closest to him. He was patient, kind, funny, and generous—a man who brought joy and laughter to all who knew him.

In his memory, donations may be made to Calvary Church or the Center for Hospice.  To light a virtual candle, share a story of George’s life, or leave a message of comfort for the Sherwood family, please follow the links provided on the tribute wall tab above.