James Christopher Sherouse

James Christopher “Chris” Sherouse James Christopher (Chris) Sherouse, age 53, of Cantonment FL passed away July 20, 2024. Sadly, Chris was diagnosed 2 months prior with a rare and aggressive type of lymphoma. The only pain suffered is the pain in our hearts as he left us way too soon. But in true Chris style, our funny guy was still joking around right until the very end. Chris was born in Pensacola, FL to Ladye Constance Armstrong and Jimmy Lavon Sherouse. He has been with his wife Tracy for over 19 years, served in the United States Marine Corps when he was young, and worked at GE for 16 years. Chris loved so many things in this world. The ocean, the woods, campfires, fishing, hunting, family, friends (including furry friends), grilling and feeding the neighbors, softball, and most importantly his three girls and Ruby. He was always so happy to lend a hand and help others even while he was sick. Most people don’t know this about Chris, but a lot of days he woke up early just to watch the sunrise…especially recently. Chris was such a prankster! Just ask those who were fortunate enough to receive a lick on the face at every greeting. We laughed a little thinking “in lieu of flowers” please bring a wooden spoon as he was always known to stir the pot. Chris’ final wish was to be laid to rest in a reef ball so now he doesn’t have to sneak out to go fishing with bologna in his pocket! He is preceded in death by his mother Connie Armstrong, his aunt Barbara Busby, his grandparents Seth Kendrick, Hazel Pope, and Frances & Sonny Kimmons. He is survived by his wife Tracy Sherouse and daughters, Katelyn & Natalee. His father Jimmy Sherouse and wife Patty, stepfather Buddy Armstrong, sister Nikki Smith and husband Kent with nieces Mia and Cara, his brother Wes Sherouse and wife Amber with nieces Abigail and Ainsley and nephew Noah, stepsister Carol Armstrong, and stepbrothers David Armstrong & Ronnie Armstrong. He is also survived by Cherry Sherouse-Wade and his Texas family George & Christine Stobart, Jennifer, Roy, Lauren, Buck, Brandy, Bailey, Logan, Bentley, Bo, and Addy. A celebration of life for Chris will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home in Cantonment, FL on Friday, August 9 at 1pm. Donations in honor of Chris may be made to the T-Cell Leukemia Lymphoma Foundation specifically HSTCL. We don’t just love you; we love you more. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.

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James Christopher Sherouse

December 9, 1970 - July 20, 2024