Charles Edward Sherrill, 82, died Saturday March 2, 2019 at his home in Winter Haven, FL after a battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Charles was born on June 14, 1936 in Crab Orchard, TN to Gaither and Nanny Sherrill. He lived and worked in the area before moving to central Florida. From his work at his roadside produce stand that filled his days for many years he became known as “the Watermelon man”.

He is from a large family of 5 brothers and 8 sisters.

Charles has 11 children: Tina Hennager (Ronnie), Mary Waldorff (Greg), Nova ”Nancy” Light (Rex), Charlene Kirkland (Dennis), John Sherrill, Charles “Chuck” Sherrill Jr (Rema), Margaret Smith (Mike), Elizabeth Sherrill, Leroy Sherrill (deceased), Edward Lee Sherrill, Donnie Sherrill (deceased); 16 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

Martha Alderman, Charles’s girlfriend of 8 years, and her son Jimmy Britton have been by his side throughout his final days.

Family will receive friends on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 11:00 to 12:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home in Crossville, TN. A funeral service will also be held on Friday following visitation with Dudley Evans officiating. Charles will be laid to rest in Bat Town Cemetery.