Sherman Alfonzo "Petey" Littlejohn, 49, of 602 Apt. 5 Washignton Street Shelby, NC passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Cleveland County, NC on July 25, 1970 to the late Bessie Lee Littlejohn and Allen Raper.

Sherman was a 1988 graduate of Crest High School. He was employed at Metals America for a number of years. He was affectionately known for his love for hunting and motor cross. He was an avid bow and arrow collector.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Fannie Mae Smith and paternal grandparents, Hubert and Alice Cloud Raper.

He leaves to cherish fond memories of him to his son, Tavin Littlejohn of Gaffney, SC; one granddaughter, Adison Littlejohn; two brothers, Torrance "Root" Littlejohn of Shelby and Tondra "Bo" Hopper of Gastonia, NC; one sister, Brandy Raper Paige (Joel) of MD; god-brother, Stanley Webber; god-daughter, Kania Brooks both of Shelby; aunts, Thelma Allison and Annie Mae Littlejohn both of Shelby; uncles, Kenneth Littlejohn of TX, Gary Raper and Calvin Miller (Joann) both of Shelby, Elroy Raper (Gloria) of MD; two special nephews and one special niece, Jared Littlejohn, Jeremy Littlejohn, Jayla Littlejohn all of Shelby; two ladies who held a dear and special place in his heart, Coralene Littlejohn and Teresa Brooks both of Shelby and a host of additional nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral service for Mr. Littlejohn will be private. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM with a reception of friends from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM at the chapel. The family will be meeting at 2512 Aken Drive Shelby. Condolences can be expressed online at www.enloemortuary.com. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.