Sherman W. Wiley

Sherman Williams Wiley, June 19, 1948-Agust 23, 2009; resident of Baltimore, Maryland. After a lengthy illness, Sherman passed away peacefully in the intensive care unit of Maryland General Hospital. Sherman was born in Bushy Fork, NC and moved to Baltimore, Maryland with his family where he was raised. Sherman was a gifted student, excelling in many subjects, eventually graduating from Baltimore Polytechnic High School. While attending Poly, he displayed his athletic prowess participating in track and field. An avid learner, Sherman continued to attend school through various colleges in the area. He loved to share all that he knew with others; he was quick to give you a history lesson or other instruction that you might need.Sherman served his country and others as a soldier in the United States Army and fought valiantly in the Vietnam War. Upon returning stateside, Sherman became a defensive end for the Carroll County Chargers football team. After playing semi-professional football for three years, Sherman began his stellar career with the Baltimore City Sheriff’s department. He held numerous positions, and as throughout his life, he continued teaching and helping others, serving as a range instructor.Sherman served in the U. S. Army from July 1969 to March 1971, from which he retired as Sergeant E5. He was Deputy Sheriff (Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office) from August 27, 1973 until November 1, 2007 retiring with thirty-four years and two months of service. His assignments during his career with the Sheriff’s Office included being a member of the original Sheriff’s Warrant Apprehension Team, Fire Arms Instructor, Field Training Officer, he also ran Sheriff’s Lock Up in Mitchell Courthouse known as “Wiley World”. He received numerous letters of commendations during his career as a Deputy Sheriff.He was the eldest of eight children born to the late William Hawood Wiley and Emma Louise Bradsher Wiley, and was the beloved husband of Rochelle Yasmin Wiley. He was the stepfather to Danny Adams who has three children, Daniel, Darius and Dalen. Sherman will forever be rembered by his devoted brothers, Clyde, Bruce, Larry and Ricky; loving sisters, Linda, Ann and Charlotte; treasured nieces and nephews, Shelly, Linda, Leonard, William, Brittany, Avry, Cameron, Logan, Laura, Ricky, Portia, Anthony (deceased), Chanteria, Dorell and Robert; caring uncles and aunt, Claude Bradsher, Willie Wiley, Mable Wiley, Ramos and Mary Lee, along with host of great niece and nephews, countless other family, friends and co-workers who were blessed to know him. He also leaves three special buddies, Winslow, Vincent and Seabrook.Sherman loved watching movies, telling stories, laughing, being with his family, and having fun with friends and teaching young deputies and others. Sherman touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end.

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Sherman W. Wiley

June 19, 1948 - August 23, 2009