More detail on this person: Lieutenant Colonel Dale E Sherrod Obituaries San Antonio Express-News (TX) - Sunday, January 15, 2012 Lt.Col. Dale E. Sherrod, USA (Ret.), passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012 after fighting a long, courageous battle with cancer and COPD. He was born December 17, 1934 in Odessa, Texas to the late William Elmer and Elizabeth Elaine Sherrod. He was predeceased by his brothers: George, Richard, David and Bobby; and sisters, Esther Lea, Mary and Johnnie. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Dian Bateman Sherrod; daughter, Angela Sherrod Tipton; two grandchildren, Georgia and Anna Beth Tipton of San Antonio; and his brother, William Sherrod of Springtown, Texas. Dale played football in Odessa High School and for Oklahoma University, and continued to enjoy it as a spectator sport all his life. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army after college and was an Army aviator during the Vietnam era. In 1983, he retired from the Army. When Dale was healthy, he enjoyed playing golf with his friends ~ he will be missed by all who knew him. SERVICE TUESDAY JANUARY 17, 2012 11:00 A.M. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 404 N. ALAMO ST. INTERMENT MONDAY JANUARY 23, 2012 1:45 P.M. FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY WITH MILITARY HONORS In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friends of Hospice San Antonio, P. O. Box 40487, San Antonio, TX; First Presbyterian Church, 404 North Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX or a charity of your choice.
Burial information: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX
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