Sherman Hamilton Anderson, age 64 of Phoenix, AZ; died suddenly Sunday February 16th, 2014 in Colorado along with his wife Sherry Anderson from injuries sustained in an airplane crash. He was a native of Jacksonville, Fl but had lived many years in Bacon County before moving to Phoenix many years ago. A 1967 graduate of Bacon County High School, attended Georgia Southern College in Statesboro and graduated from Phoenix University, was responsible for teaching many to become pilots in this area and a veteran of the Viet Nam War. Sherman was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty and for exceptionally valorous actions while serving as pilot in command and control of his aircraft during a combat operation in the Seven Sisters Mountain Area. Displaying dynamic airmanship and undaunted courage. Braving intense fire on countless occasions throughout the battle and for his heroic actions in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and the U S Army. Sherman was a Pilot/Captain with U S Airways the past thirty-five years and was a member of Douglas Chapel Baptist Church.

Survivors include his daughter, Samantha Keene Anderson of Phoenix, his parents, Maynard Colvin Anderson and Vera (Bea) Rentz Anderson of Alma, a brother, Mark Anderson (Jackie) of Brunswick.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:00 o'clock from the chapel of Crosby Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Davis and Rev. Jerry Chancy officiating. Interment will follow in Douglas Chapel Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 12 noon until funeral time. Donations may be made to the Pilots for Kids…P O Box 620052….Orlando, FL 32862-0052 or the Alzheimer's Association….alz.org

Active pallbearers will be, Marvin Deen, Jimmy McCall, Jerry and David Lee, James Henry Carter, Jay Williams and Jim McQuaig. Honorary will be, Roger Johnson, Jimmy and Johnny Nobles, Tom Harris, Mayo Mims and all others in attendance.

Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements.