JC Sherley, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October\u00a019, 2025 at the age of 84. A man of quiet strength and gentle spirit, JC lived a life\u00a0rooted in faith, family, and the great outdoors.<\/p>\n
He was born on September 14,1941 in Mineral Wells Texas to C.G. and Claudia Fay\u00a0Sherley. In March of 1958 he moved with his father to Lovell Wyoming, where he\u00a0discovered wide-open spaces and peaceful landscapes. It was here that his father\u00a0taught him to rock hound, arrowhead hunt, and love the great outdoors. He spent much\u00a0of his time fishing and hunting in the Big Horn Basin. He moved his family to Cody and\u00a0spent many years there raising his kids, playing drums for various bands and events.\u00a0Years later he would make his way all around Montana and eventually land in Helena\u00a0where he would spend the remainder of his life enjoying the same beauty of the\u00a0outdoors.<\/p>\n
JC was never one for loud words or big crowds. He found his peace in early morning\u00a0fishing trips, long days in the woods, and the rhythm of country dancing on warm\u00a0summer nights. He lived his life with a simple and quiet joy that touched all who knew\u00a0him. He was the kind of man who didn\u2019t need to say much; his actions spoke louder\u00a0than any words ever could. Whether teaching his kids how to hunt and fish, sharing the\u00a0many stories of his life and childhood, or taking his turn on the dance floor, JC moved\u00a0through life with grace and a strong faith.<\/p>\n
He is survived by his seven children, Carolyn (Jeff) Kiteley, Jay (Anita) Sherley, Jeri\u00a0(Chuck) Markworth, Sheri (Rick) Niemiec, Dutch (Robin) Sherley, Jacie Sherley,\u00a0Dusty (Jeri) Sherley, 20 Grandchildren and 26 Great Grandchildren. His siblings Jannie\u00a0West, George Sherley, LaDelle Rodgers, Lloyd Sherley, and Connie Allen. As well as\u00a0many people that he often referred to as his “Walk On’s” that he truly loved like his own.<\/p>\n
He was preceded in death by his parents C. G and Claudia Sherley and siblings Linda\u00a0Ainsworth, Jamie Kay Rhodes, James Rhodes and Vivian Sherley.<\/p>\n
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at the Pavilion at 5827 Hwy 12 West in Helena on May 2nd<\/sup>, 2026, at 2 PM.<\/p>\n Though he may have hung up his fishing rod and retired his dancing boots, JC’s\u00a0memory will live on in every quiet morning, every old country song, and every story\u00a0shared around the table at family gatherings.<\/p>\n