Clifford J. Herring

My last living Grandpa was a man who loved life, enjoyed the pleasures of retirement, and expressed his love for family in the conversations I had with him before his death. He was a great example and inspiration! May you forever rest in peace. Now you can forever enjoy all the sweet tea your heart desires in heaven! You will be missed!

Clearwater, FL – Clifford J. Herring, 80, died Monday, August 16, 2010 in his residence after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Grant County, Indiana on July 22, 1930 to the late Clifford M. and Annetta (Kem) Herring. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Colleen Bell on December 13, 1952 and she survives. He worked at Essex Wire and Cable for 17 years and retired from Dana Corporation after 25 years of employment. He was a member of the Jonesboro Masonic Temple. He enjoyed watching sports, detailing his car, and working in the yard.

Survivors include wife, Colleen Herring, Clearwater, FL; children, Tammy (Dan) Bruner, Warsaw, Rhonda (Steve) Weaver, Fort Wayne, Tracey (Greg) Hearn, Gas City, Shane Herring, Beckley, WV, Scott (Dawnette) Herring, Jonesboro, Chad (Brenda) Herring, Converse; siblings, Alice (Pat) Miller, Marion, Paul Herring, Marion, Wilma (Dick) Fischer, Gas City, Ron (Bobbie) Herring, Gas City; sister-in-law, Flossie Herring; grandchildren, Todd (Trish) Bruner, Kyle Bruner, Alyssa (Rob) Flannagan, Heidi Tucker, Ryan (Kayla) Weaver, Nicholas Weaver, Amber (Jon) Schamber, Justin Hearn, Andrew Herring, Tyler Gee, Tiarra Herring, Ashley Herring, Brandon Herring, Maggie Herring, Gracie Herring, Morgan Herring, and Hayden Herring; and 9 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Lillian Davis, Harold Herring, Edna Fox; sister-in-law, Theola Herring; and great grandchild, Clayton Tucker.