Jonesborough, TN/Big Stone Gap, VA – Sherrell Leo Pitman, 67, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. He attended Powell Valley High School and Radford University for a couple of years. He was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force, serving our country for four years. He received a bachelor’s degree from St. Leo’s College in Florida. Sherrell was the owner of Stonehenge Bike Shop in Big Stone Gap and a self-employed house restorer for many years. He enjoyed history and traveling. Sherrell had a very generous personality, and never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Eunice (Lane) Pitman; son, Zachary Faw; brothers, Larry Pitman and Ronald Roscoe Pitman and sisters, Faith Pitman Pleasant and Carolina Pitman.
Sherrell is survived by his wife of 10 years, Laurie McDaniel; children, Shiloh Pitman of Jonesborough, TN and Michaela Pitman of Big Stone Gap, VA; siblings, Montana Herron (Donnie) of Big Stone Gap, VA, Darrell Pitman (Melissa) of Big Stone Gap, VA; brothers-in-law, Robin Pleasant of Knoxville, TN and Randy McDaniel (Melissa) of Willis, VA; granddaughter, Bellamy Zatt and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 5:00-7:00pm at Gilliam Funeral Home, 618 Wood Ave, W., Big Stone Gap, Va. Private graveside services will be held at Glencoe Cemetery, Big Stone Gap, VA.
Gilliam Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Sherrell Pitman.