Obituary of Bishop Sherman Foster Standridge

Bishop Sherman Foster Standridge, 54, beloved husband of Kimberly Richardson Standridge and beloved father to Carter-Ann Owens and Olivia Standridge, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at his home.

Born on June 8, 1964, in Gainesville, GA, Bishop Standridge was raised on a farm in Commerce, GA by his parents, Joyce Elizabeth Tolbert Standridge and the late J.B. Standridge. He had a great love for Christ that led him to become an ordained Bishop in the Church of God and a Conference Evangelist. Bishop Standridge’s love for ministry continued as he traveled around singing gospel music, most recently with The Cribbs. He was a member of Outland Church of God.

Bishop Standridge enjoyed ice cream and the smell of a diesel engine, was a jack of all trades, a singer and musician. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law, pastor, friend and, above all else, a follower of Jesus of Christ who led many people to the Lord.

Survivors include his wife of Georgetown; mother of Commerce, GA; two children, Carter-Ann Owens (Isaac) of Georgetown and Olivia Standridge of Georgetown; one stepson, Caleb Hayes of Georgetown; one step grandson, Dallas Hayes of Georgetown; one sister, Jackie Allen of Commerce, GA; two brothers, Ricky Standridge (Cathy) of Commerce and Micky Standridge (Tonia) of Commerce, SC; a sister-in-law, Brenda Standridge-Cape of Commerce, GA; the mother of his children, Jan Carter of Surfside Beach; and many nieces, nephews and special friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Dean Standridge.

Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Georgetown Church of God with Rev. Derrick Cutter officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Friday at Georgetown Church of God and other times at the home of his daughter, Carter-Ann Owens.

Memorials may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio St. Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611

Online condolences may be left at www.ridgewayfh.com

Ridgeway Funeral Home of Georgetown is in charge of the arrangements. (843) 485-4242