Orris Everett Sherwood Jr "Hoss," 73, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2022.

Hoss was born May 17, 1949 in Brush, CO to Orris Everett Sr. and Cletus June (Schultz) Sherwood.  He was raised in Akron and was the eldest of four children.  He graduated from Akron High School and enjoyed playing basketball.

Hoss married the love of his life, Sheryl Miller, on December 21, 1991.  They lived in Brighton, CO where he was a owner/operator of a dump truck, hauling dirt and asphalt.  He also drove a ready-mix truck for many years.  Hoss and Sheryl moved back to Akron to take care of his aunt, while continuing to drive his truck in Denver.

He had a special bond with his two stepsons, Jason and Dustin Zink, and his five grandchildren Tessa, Layla, Luke, Keaton, and Ava.  He also had four great-grandchildren.  He was a great supporter to all of his nieces and nephews, they all looked up to him.  He was especially close to his nephew Jeremiah McGinnis.

Hoss was an avid fisherman.  He loved taking his family on fishing trips.

He is preceded in death by his parents Orris and Cletus Sherwood; baby brother David Leroy Sherwood; and his father and mother-in-law Lee and Janice Miller.

Those left to mourn his passing are his wife Sheryl Sherwood of Akron; his special little buddy, his dog Henry; stepsons Jason Zink and children and Dustin (Jenna) Zink and children, all of Greeley; sister Naomi (Larry) McGinnis of Akron; brother Vern Sherwood of Thornton; brother-in-law Kurt (Marcia) Miller of Sterling; nephews Jeremiah McGinnis and children of Arizona, Brian Sherwood of Arvada, Sean (Margaret) Sherwood and children of Georgia, and Teejay (Elisabeth) Miller and children of Sterling; nieces Renee Goodwin and children of Arvada, and Chelsee (Colin) Windom and children of Stelring.  He is also survived by four great-grandchildren Sophie, Stella, Braden, and Adelynn, as well as many great-nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

A celebration of life memorial for his family will be held at a later date.