Lawrence Floyd Sherrod

Lawrence Floyd Sherrod, 83, of Waynesboro GA entered into rest Saturday morning, October 25th at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Floyd was born in Swainsboro GA to the late Lawrence Lee and Mattie Farthing Sherrod and was a resident of Hephzibah GA until moving to Waynesboro in 2022. He grew up on the family farm in Midville GA, where he found enjoyment in operating his tractors and heavy equipment. Through Floyd’s love and dedication for farming, he expanded the footprint and established Sherrod Farms. He was employed as a pipefitter for Daniels Construction before starting his own company, Industrial Contractors, in 1974.

Floyd was a long-time member of Union Grove Methodist Church. As a young man he joined and served in the United States Army and the Army National Guard. Throughout the years he was an active member of the Aciaca Lodge, the Augusta Shrine Club (past president and treasurer), Alee Shriners, the Jesters (past director), Beech Island Farmer’s Club, Hephzibah Farm Club, the Augusta Shrine Club and Golf Unit (past president), and the CSRA Shag Club.

Floyd was a loving, loyal, and dedicated husband, father, and papa. He loved and cherished his family and always looked forward to times they spent together. Floyd was known as a hard worker but when time allowed, he enjoyed dancing, golfing, cooking, fishing, RVing with his wife, and was an avid Georgia Bulldog supporter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Melva Cadwell; and his mother-in-law, Mildred Bridges.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Martha Bridges Sherrod of Waynesboro; 5 children, Brenda Sherrod Holland (Donnie) of Fernandina Beach, FL, Gregory Floyd Sherrod (Tina) of Midville GA, Tyson Wayne Sherrod (Stacey) of Midville GA, Rodney Damon Walker of Augusta GA, and Russell Lewis Walker of Edgefield, SC. Grandchildren are Wes Jenkins (Lacey) of North Augusta SC, Marle Mobley (Daniel) of Sardis GA, Clayton Sherrod of Aiken SC, Brandon Sherrod of Charlotte NC, Dalton Sherrod of Nashville TN, Aaron Sherrod (Alexa) of Midville GA, Jarrett Walker of Charlotte NC, Tucker Walker of North Augusta SC, Mason Walker of North Augusta SC, Damon Walker of North Augusta SC, Amanda Hornyak of North Augusta SC, Austin VanGelder of North Augusta SC, Andrew Bedichek (Mary) of Athens GA; 15 great grandchildren, Averi, Landry Kate, Easton, Riggs, Cash, Cohen, Eli, Asher, Bentley, Huntleigh, Braxley, J. Strom, Field, Anne Holland, and Graham; a sister-in-law Ramona Martin (Ernie) of Waynesboro; several nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins.

The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Monday, October 27 at Deloach McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home in Waynesboro GA, 220 East 6th Street. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 28 at 2pm at Union Grove Methodist Church, located at 1168 Herdon Rd. Midville GA, with Rev. Randy Carnley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Active Pallbearers will be his grandsons.

Honorary Pallbearers will be John Green, Masonic Masons, Alee Shriners, and Union Grove Mens club members.

Memorial contributions may be made to Union Grove Methodist Church, or the Shriners Children’s Hospital, 950 W. Faris RD Greenville SC 29605.

On behalf of his family, we would like to send a sincere “Thank You” to the many friends and family who helped care for Floyd (Dad) during his illness. A special “Thank You” to Christine Crawford (caregiver) for taking such good care of him and making him laugh when it was nearly impossible.

The guest book may be signed at www.deloachfuneralhomes.com.