Sherman Dean Brownlee

Sherman Dean Brownlee, age 88, of Claysville, passed away, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in his home with his family by his side.

Born January 23, 1937, in E. Finley Township, son of the late Baum Blaine and Zona Belle (Lindley) Brownlee.

Sherman had been a resident of E. Finley Township his whole life. He graduated from Claysville High School in 1956. Sherman was a member of Claysville United Methodist Church. He married Janet M. Breese on June 27, 1959, and they were happily married for 65 years. Sherman was employed with Washington Steel Corporation as a Maintenance Laborer for 31 years until he retired in 1999. He served in the United States Army during 1957-1959. Sherman enjoyed farming, gardening, hunting, and fishing.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by, four children, Karen (Michael) Ealy, of East Finley, Sherman D. (Shari) Brownlee, Jr., of San Tan Valley, AZ., Pamela (Don) Carroll, of Washington, and Bryan Brownlee, of E. Finley; six grandchildren, Jason (Catherine), Carrie, and Bradley (Hannah) Ealy, Samuel (Terri) Carroll, Luke and Bethany Brownlee; six great grandchildren, Emerson, Leroy, Henry, Addison, Silas, and Owen; three sisters-in-law, Joann Brownlee, of Washington, Cora Brownlee, of E. Finley, and Bonnie Brownlee, of Claysville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, three brothers, Lehman, Baum “Joe”, and Jerry Brownlee; his sister and Brother-in-law, Ethel and Don Boggs. Sherman was the last of his immediate family.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM in Claysville Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kesterson-Rush Funeral Home, LLC. 3275 W. Roy Furman Hwy. PO Box 434 Rogersville, PA 15359. Telephone: 724-499-5181.

Memorial contributions can be made in Sherman’s memory to a charity of your choice.

Please view and sign the online tribute wall at www.kestersonfh.com.

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