Jack R. Sherron
Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home
Jack R. Sherron, 82 of Salem, passed away on September 24, 2026, at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Indiana.
Jack was born March 25, 1944, in Salem, Indiana to Soloman “Sollie” and Vivian Beatrice Coleman Sherron.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents Soloman “Sollie” Sherron, Vivian Coleman Sherron. His sisters Avis Barker, and Phyllis Hale. His In-Laws Charles and Crystal McNeely, and brother-in-law’s James “Jim” Hale, and Frank Nobles, and the family dog Beecher.
In September 1964 Jack married his wife and best friend of 63 years Ree Ann McNeely who survives him, along with his sister Glenda Nobles, His son’s Eric Sherron (Pam) Salem, In, Jon Sherron (Lori) Sellersburg In, Josh Sherron (Melissa) Pekin, In. His four grandchildren Dylan Sherron, Spencer Gilstrap, Becca Sherron, and Jack D Sherron.
Jack was a retired member of the Salem Fire department after 25 years of service. His impact while there helped pave the way to where they are now. Jack was instrumental in putting together and building the first fire burger stand “the burger van” and played a key role in developing and building the first rescue 28 truck. He was one of the first members to go through certification to become one of Washington County’s first ever first responders. In 1974 Jack was named President of the Salem Volunteer Fireman.
Later, Jack and other members pulled out the old fire truck from the old station that was on Imperial Dr. They brought it back to Jack's shop and along with other members it was brought back to life as it is today.
He was a member of many organizations over the years including the Jay-Cee’s, Eagles club, VFW, and many more. His dedication to the community was endless.
He was also an avid collector and restorer of antique cars where he even had famous cars used in the original movie Bonnie and Clyde. Along with cars, racing was a huge part of Jack's life. Early in life you could find him on drag strips in his 56’ Chevy and later in sprint cars. He turned his dream into reality when he became the co-owner of S & H motor sports, and promoted Thunder Valley Raceway in the early and mid-1990’s.
Jack retired from Jacobi Sodding Service where he and the owner became lifelong friends in developing the business. Jack revolutionized the business in 1997 where down at his shop with a soap stone he drew out, developed, and built an automatic netting machine. This was later patented, built and sold all over the world. He also spent many years proudly working with Bob Winslow at Winslow construction. If you’ve crossed into Washington County Jack built the bridge for you to do it.
If you knew Jack, then you know the positive impact he had on everyone he ever came in contact with. He never met a stranger and he was known everywhere he went. The contributions he made will live on forever, and there sure will never be another like him.
Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Wednesday 9/30/2026 at Dawalt Funeral Home with Skylar Cannon officiating.
Visitation: 11 am until the time of the service on Wednesday.
Interment at Bunker Hill Cemetery Salem, Indiana.
The Family Requests Donations to:
Bunker Hill Cemetery Association
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