It is with utmost respect, we announce the passing of Mr. Ricky Lamar Sherman , age 56, of Tallahassee, Florida, who departed this earthly life on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Viewing-visitation will be 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2026, at the TILLMAN OF TALLAHASSEE CHAPEL (850-942-1950) .

Homegoing Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Old West Enrichment Center, 2344 Lake Bradford Road, Tallahassee, FL 32310, with the interment to follow in Clifford Hill Cemetery, 1674 Clifford Hill Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308.

A TIME TO BE BORN :
Ricky Lamar "Slick" Sherman was born to Herbert Sherman, Jr. and Marie Davis Sherman on February 19, 1970.

A TIME TO LIVE :
During his early years, Ricky attended W. T. Moore Elementary School, Cobb Middle School and Lincoln High School, graduating in 1989. He later attended Lively Vocational Technical School, where he earned his HVAC certification. Ricky Sherman confessed Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and was baptized in the year of 1997 under the leadership of the now-late Pastor Gregory Pittman. He attended St. John Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Cecil Gardner, Sr. He later married his high school sweetheart, the former Wilma Washington, tying the knot in August 1997. Their one and only daughter was born five years later. A gift of laughter, Ricky Sherman, affectionately known as "Slick", was often the personality of the room, always striking up a conversation with anyone he met. One of Ricky's greatest joys was spending time with his family and friends, creating lifelong memories filled with loved and laughter. He was a devoted fan of the Florida State Seminoles and enjoyed watching football with friends and family during the season.

Outside of football season, he enjoyed a good western, cartoons, racing, comedy's, and mysteries (especially Monk). Beginning his professional career directly after high school, Ricky held a variety of jobs in the HVAC field before working as a Boiler Mechanic with the Gadsden County School Board for eighteen years. Outside of his work with the school board, he remained devoted to his craft and would always lend a helping hand in the community by assisting with people's HVAC needs. His legacy lives on in the memories held dearly by his loved ones and the lives of the people he has encountered.

THE JOURNEY ENDS: ECCLESIASTES 3:2
On Monday, April 13, 2026, Ricky Sherman answered the Lord's call at his home in Tallahassee, Florida.

THE LEGACY HE LEFT BEHIND :
Ricky Sherman's love and memory will be forever cherished by his loving wife: Wilma Sherman; daughter: Cristal Sherman; sibling: Sharon (Aaron) Dixon; nephews: Dontarius Davis, Demarcus Davis and Demario Davis; niece: Keeleen Adams; brothers-in-law: Michael (Anna) Hogan, Charles (Theresa) Hansberry, David (Pat) Washington and Theopholis Washington; sisters-in-law: Mayola Lewis, Betty Reese, Mary Williams, Dilcy Hogan, Elizabeth (Spurgeon) Green, and Penny Taylor; aunts: Joyce Davis, Inez Miller, Easter Johnson, Ida Sherman and Gussie Sherman; uncles: Robert Davis and Freddie Sherman; and a host of other relatives and sorrowing friends.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN :
Father: Herbert Sherman, Jr.; mother: Marie Davis Sherman; brother: Marvin Anthony Davis; sisters: Lisa Annette Sherman and Tammy Sherman; niece: Kayla Valche Alexandria Jones; special uncle: Henry Davis; and sisters-in-law: Karen German –Davis and Lillie Dickey.

It is our esteemed honor to have been entrusted with the care of Mr. Sherman and to serve the Sherman Family.