Ernest Sherman, age 55

Lost to gun violence on January 16, 2018 in Akron, Ohio.

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  • Nickname:
    9 Gone but never forgotten
    4 miss you soo much grandad
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    9 one of a kind
    8 original
    5 hilarious
    9 loved his kids
    10 a protector
    10 he was extra proud of his sister
    8 always making ppl laugh
    7 didnt bother nobody
    5 today was daddy's birthday.. watch over him
    6 Bo Lashae havin twins! imma be a grandma
    4 The Fam miss you BIG CUZ.. you are truly missed ...
  • Occupation:
    8 car detailing
  • Workplace:
    7 Aloha Car wash
  • Schools attended:
    7 My heart hurts cause my your sister and babies are hurting...you are very much loved and missed!!!
    4 Schumacher
  • Comments:
    6 you will truly be missed
    5 we miss you so much Babydaddy
    7 Still such a disbelief that your Gone😭😭😭😭 Miss you EVERYDAY❤❤
    6 always my friend ❤️ forever my uncle ❤️
    6 Bo rest easy bro, your legend will forever LIVE within your children 😍
    4 missing you more than ever
    7 i misa you sooo much i cry myself to sleep at night you was my bestfriend\Kid's father
    5 🤗🤗
    4 😇😇😇😇😇😇
    5 rest in Heaven
    5 i love and miss you sooo much i just wish you can call us😭😭😭😭
    5 we miss you so much Man!
    5 i miss you more than ever me and your kid's love you with every breathe in my body😘😘
    5 I miss you preaching to me about weird stuff😂
    6 I still cant believe your gone
    4 😪😪😪
    6 i just can't believe you gone like forreal😘😭😭😭
    4 we love you babdaddy I'm always keep your name alive😘😘😘
    5 i love you Babydaddy we miss you soooi much
    6 still cant believe she killed my ONLY brother 😪
    6 LOVE YOU BIG BRO.....YOU ALWAYS TRATED ME LIKE A REAI LIL BROTHER.....FLY FOREVER
    5 still cant believe your gone
    5 i love and miss you more everyday but just know ypur kid's are missing you more than ever😘😘😘
    6 omg bro your kids are a handful
    6 imma always keep my brothers name alive
    6 I'll neva let the candles burn out
    6 my guardian angel
    6 Babydaddy me and the kid's was waiting on that call this morning😭😥😥
    5 I am and will always be my brothers keeper.. luv you Bo. fly high
    6 I know your proud of me.. keep watching over me
    6 bodacious I miss you bro..😍😍a hard worker and a loving father
    6 Miss you Bo💔
    7 great man friend and father. rest easy bo
    6 I love you and miss you Bo
    6 i wish i could call you rt now man you the only one understood and listened babydaddy
    6 Bo I'll be to visit you soon
    7 Justice will be served! Miss you everyday
    6 i love you Bsbydaddy i know you proud of me I'm it down for our kids😘😘
    5 😪
    5 Love you Babbydaddy me and the kids
    6 me and the kid's love you
    6 love you Babbydaddy
    8 I am my brother's keeper
    5 Babbydaddy you know i got you always and forever we will be see on your Bday
    6 my guardian Angel's name is Bodacious
    5 love you Babbydaddy it's about lit for you Saturday
    6 Babydaddy i still don't believe you gone
    7 I know you proud of me.. I'm killin the game in school bro
    6 justice will be served
    6 please Lord all I'm asking for is Justice for my brother. I'm am lost without him..
    7 RIP BIG BRO
    4 the candle lighting option is off again! 😡😡😡😡
    4 this process of learning to live again without you has been one hell of a process bro
    5 Justice For Ernest Sherman
    5 the justice system sucks!
    4 Bodacious is Legend
    4 bodatious I miss you most my brother I'll be here for Mom on my life
    5 justice for Bodacious
    5 Happy Heavenly New Year Bro
    4 Miss you EVERYDAY
    7 it'll be a year tomorrow that you were taken out my life.. I miss you soooooo much Bo
    9 Words cant even explain How much i miss you😢😢😭
    9 I am my brother's keeper.. today n forever
    8 you've reached 1000 candles .. I make sure I keep your name alive big bro
    8 I wish you coulda been here for my 46th birthday. I just celebrated my 5 yrs clean
    9 today was daddy's birthday.. keep your wings over him
    8 The kid's are doing good continue to watch over us
    9 I know you proud of me bro.. I'm killin the game out here
    9 I'm gon be a grandma Bo!❤
    8 Miss you Everyday Bo🥰
    8 miss and love you BD
    9 happy memorial day Bo
    8 I miss you so much bro..😢
    8 I saw Demario yesterday for his homecoming
    8 happy Thanksgiving Bo. I love you bro
    9 Shae had twin boys yesterday
    8 my life will never be the same without you Babydaddy
    10 happy new year's Bro
    6 happy Valentine's day Bo
    6 justice for Ernest Sherman.. waiting on the verdict
    6 Hedy was caught up in her lies in court. the state called her on it
    6 Justice will be served completely on March 20th
    6 may 1st sentencing.. 🙏
    6 I miss you like crazy Bo
    6 you are sorely missed💞💔
    7 happy heavenly birthday Bro
    8 Bro i need you!
    6 love you babydaddy
    6 Babydaddy i got this
    6 Bro❤️
    6 Bo i miss you so much. I hate holidays without you
    6 i love and miss you Babydaddy ❤️
    6 My Heart💔 Still hurts the Sane as it did when yiou left! i miss You Siooooo
    5 Shae turned 30 today.
    5 They hate our bond Babydaddy 😂😂😂
    4 i got another hoodie made today bro
    4 Shae got her Masters degree in business administration
    4 I'm sorry I haven't seen the kids. they look too much like you .
    1 missing you like crazy bro. another year SMH

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