Ron Mayes Ed.d

Sherrod's Legacy: Reflections of Sherrod Mayes and His Descendants Ron Mayes Ed.d

Sherrod?s Legacy is based on the life of Sherrod Mayes, the Tennessee pioneer. A young man?s casual attempt to examine the character of his beloved grandfather became a life-long process of discovery. The desire for more information about a lost hero revealed generations of elders who preceded him. The lives of Sherrod Mayes and his descendants shed new light on a once faded view of the American experience. As the quest continued for final pieces of the historic puzzle, the search turned inward. The seasoning affects of time, experience and self-reflection eventually inspired a heightened appreciation for memories of this lifetime. Follow this journey and discover a bright perspective of people and events that shaped each of us while we were not looking.