Sherman Gabbard's Obituary
Sherman R. Gabbard, 82, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2009 in Fayetteville. He was born February 3, 1927, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The son of Harrison and Ena (Klug) Gabbard. He was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army; he was retired from the Fayetteville School District at Happy Hollow Schools, enjoyed Car Racing, Sports and being with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife; Geraldine Welkley Gabbard of Fayetteville, Arkansas, two sons; Darrell Gabbard of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Bruce Gabbard of Folly Beach, South Carolina, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 8, 2009, in the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, with Pastor Jasper Hankins officiating. Burial will follow in Stuckey Cemetery in Johnson, AR. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Peter Perry, Jimmy Perry, Larry Brooks, Ronnie Reynolds, Jeremy Gabbard and Jason Gabbard.
Visitation will be 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM, Monday, December 7, 2009 at the Funeral Home.
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Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.
Visitation Date Time Monday, December 4, 2009 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM Visitation Location Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Service Date Time December 5, 2009 2:00 PM Service Location Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, with Rev. Jasper Hankins officiating.
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