James F. Sherlock, 92, of Macungie, died Dec. 18, 2020. He was the husband of Margaret Sherlock. They would have been married for 46 years Dec. 27. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late James A. and Ruth R. Sherlock.

He graduated from Bartram High School in West Philadelphia where he was a seven letterman and an all city athlete.

He was known for regaling friends and family with his storytelling and enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, biking, tennis and playing golf.

He retired in 1993 after working for the Steam Fitters Local 420 in Philadelphia for 37 years.

Being a devout Catholic, he was a man of faith who belonged to St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown.

He is survived by his wife; children, James D. and his wife, Jennifer, Michael J. and his wife, Fietta, Marybeth and her husband, Tom Barrett, J. William Sobieski, Mary Catherine and her husband, Chris Crocker; grandchildren, Kathleen, Brian, Eric, Bailey, Ellie, Hank and Olivia; a sister, Mary and her husband, Al Bauman. He was predeceased by a brother, Dennis W.

Contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

Services are private.