Earle H. Sherrod

July 16, 1944 - September 14, 2018

Earle Harry “Buzzy” Sherrod, 74, passed away in the morning of September 14, 2018. Earle was born July 16, 1944 to John and Lee Sherrod, who precede him in death. He raised two sons during his time in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, finally setting in Round Rock, Texas prior to retirement. Earle worked for Procter & Gamble and later Kimberly-Clark, where he earned over 20 patents creating new products. He worked as a product development consultant after leaving corporate life. Earle loved traveling in the United States, and was a proud veteran; he served many roles in Post 757 (Austin) of the Jewish War Veterans including Post Commander and serving with the Honor Guard. He was Department Commander (TX, AR, LA, OK) as well, and also served on the National Executive Committee. In these roles he raised a lot of money for disabled veterans. He also gave back to the community as a volunteer driver with the Central Texas Veterans Administration. Earle was very active in the synagogues of which he was a member, including as Board President for 8 years at Moses Montefiore Synagogue in Appleton, Wisconsin and Congregation Agudis Achim in Austin, Texas. Earle is survived by his loving wife, Myriam, and two sons, David and Bradley (Monica). He is also survived by his older brother Neil (Barbara) and younger brother Tim (Linda) Sherrod. His family and friends will miss his dry humor and loving demeanor. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, September 16th 3:30 PM at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery.