Walter Lee Sherman

May 26, 1955 — January 2, 2026

Mount Olive, MS

Mr. Walter Lee "Hot Sherm" Sherman passed away on January 2, 2026.

Honorary Pallbearers: Tevin Sherman, Harold Carter, David Carter, Clifton Rankin, Jr., Tony McNair, and Michael Magee

Pallbearers: Family and Friends

Flower Bearers: Family and Friends.

Mr. Sherman was a devoted father, brother, grandfather, and friend. He attended Mount Olive Attendance Center. He was a truck driver for over 30 years before retiring. He was known for his love for family and kindness, and dedication to helping others.

He was predeceased in death by his parents, Robert McNair, Jr., and Margie Sherman-Carter.

Survivors include his children, Tevin Sherman and Emil Sherman, both of Mount Olive, and Jasmine Sherman, Beaumont, TX. 6 step-children, Untalan, Las Vegas, NV, Tony McNair, Wiggins, MS, Litonda McNair, Mount Olive, Sharee McNair, Atlanta, Ga., Carlos Lee and Marcus Lee, both of D'Lo, MS, Two sisters, Earlene(Clifton)Rankin and Jerlene(Michael) Magee, both of Ft. Worth, TX; 9 brothers, Harold (Josphine) Carter, Raymond, MS, David Carter, Mt. Olive, Raymond (Shaleesha) Yates, Daniel(Veronica) McNair, Akron, Ohio, Matthew Person Twinsburg, Ohio, Aaron McNair, St. Paul, MN, Brian(Jason) McNair-Faulk,, Chicago, IL, Robert (Sabrina) McNair and Thomas (Margie) McNair, Birmingham, AL. 26 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Pastor John Lockett was the Officiant.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Funeral Service

Saturday, January 17, 2026

11:00 am - 12:30 pm (Central time)

Galilee Missionary Baptist Church

5461 US 49, Mt Olive, MS 39119

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Interment

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Starts at 12:30 pm (Central time)

Mt. Zion Jr Baptist Church

MS-35, Mt. Olive, MS 39119

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Visitation

Saturday, January 17, 2026

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

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