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James Guthrie Sherwood

October 6, 1947 — April 6, 2026

El Paso, TX

James Guthrie Sherwood, 78, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Born in Chelsea, Maine, James proudly served in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division as a Forward Observer and Radio Telephone Operator during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1969. In recognition of his service, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Parachute Badge.

James married the love of his life, Debbie, and together they built a life centered on God, family, and adventure. They had two sons, Cassidy and Matthew. Cassidy and his wife, Dora, have three children: Camden, Audrey, and Lauren. Matthew is married to Amy, and they have two cats.

Known to many as Jim, he loved motorcycles and rode throughout his adult life. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hiking and camping, but his greatest passion was sailing. Jim and his wife built a 36-foot Bruce Roberts sailboat in their backyard and spent seven years sailing the high seas together.

Memorial and Prayer Service: Please join the wife and family as we come together to celebrate the life of James Guthrie Sherwood on Tuesday, April 28, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home, 4631 Hondo Pass. 

Order of Service:

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Open visitation with his wife and family, photos, and mariachi music 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Military Honor Guard and memorial service.

We thank you for your condolences and prayers during this time.


A note from Debbie:

You may have cherished memories of Jim that I have never heard, and it would mean so much to me if you would share them below so I may hold them in my heart as well.


If you would like to honor Jim with a gift, please consider donating to a charity of your choice in lieu of sending flowers

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Memorial Service

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Mountain time)

Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast

4631 Hondo Pass, El Paso, TX 79904

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Army Honors

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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Sunset Funeral Homes - Northeast

4631 Hondo Pass, El Paso, TX 79904

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