Jan Henley
Sherman Pritchard...truly a great man who loved his wife and family; friends, too. We loved him and always enjoyed his keen wit and humor. Love and prayers to June and family. Dan and Jan Henley
Birth date: Dec 2, 1926 Death date: Jan 15, 2024
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Thomas Sherman Pritchard, age 97, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home in Montezuma, NC surrounded by family. He was born in 1926 to Thomas Elmer and Lillian Childress Pritchard in Montezuma. Sherman was blessed with 3 wonderful sisters, Eleanor Pritchard Hefner, Marie Pritchard Shirley, and Carolyn Pritchard Hartley. A graduate of Newland High School, class of 1944, he served in the Army during World War II, establishing and managing officers clubs in the mountains of Italy. He graduated Steed Technical College in Johnson City using the GI Bill. It was there that he met his beautiful wife and business partner of 73 years, June Buck. In 1959, Sherman started the Avery Journal, along with June, who worked along side of him their entire careers. They opened Sherman’s Ladies and Men's Wear in 1975 in Newland and ran it for 36 years to his great joy. To the many employees at the newspaper and to those at Sherman’s, the family thanks you. He was an original founder, president and director of Mountain Glen Golf Club, where he enjoyed playing into his 80’s. In 2011, he was named an Avery County Citizen of the Century. He was a 70+ year member of Linville Masonic Lodge and Oasis Shrine. Sherman was a lifelong member of Aaron Baptist Church in Montezuma and served as a deacon. He was known for his good humor and for his kindness to others. He is survived by wife June, daughters Sherry Fletcher and husband Eddie of Banner Elk, Mary Ann Pritchard of Montezuma. Also, precious nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Hospice of The Blue Ridge for their exceptional care and love. Also to the hundreds of friends along the road and precious family. To Brent Price and Aaron Church, we couldn’t have weathered the storm if not for you. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children or Aaron Baptist Church. A memorial service is planned for a later date. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Pritchard family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Sherman and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121Read Obituary
Sherman Pritchard...truly a great man who loved his wife and family; friends, too. We loved him and always enjoyed his keen wit and humor. Love and prayers to June and family. Dan and Jan Henley
Terry Trice lit a candle in memory of Sherman Pritchard
Sherman was one of a kind. What a wonderful gentleman he was. Our thoughts are with you all. We hope your memories of all the years give you peace and comfort in the days to come. Karen and Tim Bounds
June, Mary Ann, and Sherry, I send love and condolences to you. May our Father in Heaven be with you at this time. I always loved your family. Blessings to you all. Seventy Three years is a long wonderful journey June, I commend you for your love to each other and your family.
I really hate this. I, like so many other people really loved Sherman. He was a lot of fun and never knew a stranger. He will be missed. I will never forget he undercharged me for some clothes (jeans) for Patrick. I went by to pay him and he said I was trying to give Patrick a Christmas present. Needless to say I insisted that he let me settle up with him. Really loved him. Such a fine man!
Was very sorry to hear of Sherman’s passing. He was always a Gentleman and a man of Kindness. My prayers are with June, Sherry, Mary Ann, and all the Pritchard Family.
I worked for Sherman and June when they first began the Avery Journal. They were kind and fun to be around then and never changed in all the years I was privileged to know them. God bless you June and Mary Ann and Sherry. He was a wonderful person.