Kenneth Anderson Sherlin III

Kenneth Anderson Sherlin, III, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Kenneth Anderson Sherlin, II and Claudia Dean Martin Sherlin, as well as his brothers; Ronnie, Donnie, and Ray Sherlin.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Tonia Simpson Sherlin; his son, Kenneth Anderson Sherlin IV; his daughter, Candice Nicoll Sherlin Freeman; granddaughters AnnLeigh and Airlee Freeman; his brother, Charles Sherlin, and his sister, Kay Sherlin Robins.

Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States military before beginning a long and successful career in the
insurance industry. He worked in life insurance for 35 years with Jefferson Pilot Life Insurance Company as a manager,
and later retired as Regional Director of Keystone Financial in 2011. A lifetime member of the Life Underwriters
Association with many awards and accolades, he was also active in the Health Underwriters. Known for his brilliance and curiosity, he could master any skill — from law and taxes to building and craftsmanship and always generously shared his knowledge with others.

A beloved member of the community, Kenneth was known for his generosity and creativity. Each Christmas he decorated his home with thousands of lights, welcoming families to enjoy the season and visit Santa. He loved to travel, especially cruises, and enjoyed playing golf with friends and colleagues.

Above all, Kenneth will be remembered as a man who gave of himself freely, cared for others first, and provided
unwavering devotion to his wife and family.

In his final months, Kenneth and his family were deeply grateful for the compassionate care he received from the staff at The Laurels of Summit Ridge.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home on
Tunnel Road, with visitation one hour prior. The Rev. Ron Brown will officiate. Burial will follow in the Western Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery.