Sherman James_lrg2fld Black and Gold

Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, or maybe furnished a car. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch. Whatever was the kindly part, we thank you, oh so very much.

Friday, March 8, 2024 11:00 AM Golden Gate Funeral Home 4155 S. R. L. Thornton Frwy. – Dallas, Texas 75224 Rev. Andrew Jackson, Officiating

Processional ………………………….…….. Rev. Andrew Jackson

Hymn of Comfort …….…………….. Reverend Brent Polk

Scripture Reading …….…………. Mrs. Vanessa Williams Old Testament New Testament

Prayer ………………………….………..……. Mr. Joseph Oatis

Song …….………………………………….. Reverend Brent Polk

Expressions of Love …………..…...…… 2 minutes, please

Song ………………………………..…..……… Natalie Hamilton

Eulogy …………………………………….….. Mrs. Shergala Brockett

Parting View …………...... Golden Gate Funeral Directors

Recessional ………………………….…….. Rev. Andrew Jackson

Home Take pause for just a moment, and look up to the skies, I want to show you heaven, as seen through joyful eyes. The moment I arrived here, I saw the sweetest sight. All those who gone before me, surrounded by His light. They reached out and embraced me and instantly I knew, That I ’ d fulfilled my purpose and one day you will too. It ’ s natural you are sad now, but try to let that go, There ’ s overwhelming peace here and beauty all aglow. We have no pain or suffering, no thought of right or wrong, No one here ’ s an outsider, each one of us belong. There is no sense of judgment, His light reveals our soul, Each one unique and perfect, we make each other whole. So when you really miss me, just cast your eyes above, Remember I am home now and sending you my love.

—Signature Services Entrusted to—

John E. Beckwith Jr., CEO & Owner Dallas, Texas (214) 941 - 7332 Fort Worth, Texas (817) 478 - 9555 Tallulah, Louisiana (318) 574 - 6100 www.goldengatefuneralhome.com

Sherman was born to the parents of the late Sherman Lee James Sr. and Mary Jean Rambo on September 26, 1961 in the county of Dallas, TX. He received his education at Spruce High School. He met Frankie Lee Ross in 1979, and to this union they raised three children together. Sherman worked for Jordan Trucking Company. Sherman loved God, his family, African American History & Studies, Soul Music and his neighborhood, Dixon Circle in South Dallas. He was a kind - hearted man with a kindred spirit. He was charismatic and had a singing voice that spoke to your soul; he loved singing songs by Sam Cooke. His parents; sister, Betty Reece; nephew, Brandon Charles, niece, Ebony James; uncles, Clayborn James, Alfred James, and Eugene Booth; aunts, Dorothy Miles, Sherry Griffin preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters, Ramonda Ross, Shergala Brockett (Damion Brockett); son, Sherman Lee James III; three sisters, Christene James, Michelle Perry, and Brandy James; five grandchildren, Damion Brockett Jr., Kimmeon Smith, Dominique Brockett, Demetri Brockett, and Karmaceta Smith; six nephews, Andrea Reece, Christopher Perry, Elijah Perry, Brandon James, Tryvon Perry, and Akeem James; three nieces, Jasmine Love, Droetha Love, and Xzia Merritt; five uncles, Freddie Mitchell, Harry Mitchell, Herman Lewis, George Rainey, and Daniel Rainey; four aunts, Artie Freeman, Jerridean Sadberry, Carolyn Miller, and Nina Rodgers; and a host of great nieces/nephews and friends.

Though your smile is gone forever, and your hand I cannot touch, I still have many memories of the one I loved so much. Your memory is my keepsake,

With which I ’ ll never part. God has you in his Keeping, I have you in my heart Sadly missed, But never forgotten.