Jerald Ray "Tot" Herrin, age 80 of Orange, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10am on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home.
Rite of Committal and Interment will follow the funeral service at Sam Herrin Cemetery in Newton County, Texas.
Time and date pending due to inclement weather.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5~9pm on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home.
On Sunday, November 22, 1936, Tot was born to Elmira and Joseph Herrin in Newton, Texas.
In December 1960, Tot enlisted into the United States Army and served bravely for his country in Trp L 3d Recon Sqd 11th Arm Cav as an Infantryman. Tot, Sgt E-5, received an honorable discharge, in December 1966, and returned home. He remained in the Newton county area until the opportunity to work for Orange Ship Building brought him to Orange, Texas. Tot was an extremely hard working man, who worked for many years as a Pipefitter and later retired in 2002, at the age of 65.
Together, Tot and his loving wife, Vernice, raised their two beautiful children in Orange, Texas. In addition to his hard work ethic, Tot's military stuck with him. He was known for always being neat and organized, disciplined and for his ability to always be on time. At home, Tot enjoyed spending time outside, working in his yard and listening to good country music. Tot was a father, brother, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
Preceding Tot in death are his wife, Vernice Herrin, and his parents, Joseph and Elmira Herrin.
Funeral services will be held at 10am on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home.
Rite of Committal and Interment will follow the funeral service at Sam Herrin Cemetery in Newton County, Texas.
Time and date pending due to inclement weather.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5~9pm on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home.
On Sunday, November 22, 1936, Tot was born to Elmira and Joseph Herrin in Newton, Texas.
In December 1960, Tot enlisted into the United States Army and served bravely for his country in Trp L 3d Recon Sqd 11th Arm Cav as an Infantryman. Tot, Sgt E-5, received an honorable discharge, in December 1966, and returned home. He remained in the Newton county area until the opportunity to work for Orange Ship Building brought him to Orange, Texas. Tot was an extremely hard working man, who worked for many years as a Pipefitter and later retired in 2002, at the age of 65.
Together, Tot and his loving wife, Vernice, raised their two beautiful children in Orange, Texas. In addition to his hard work ethic, Tot's military stuck with him. He was known for always being neat and organized, disciplined and for his ability to always be on time. At home, Tot enjoyed spending time outside, working in his yard and listening to good country music. Tot was a father, brother, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
Preceding Tot in death are his wife, Vernice Herrin, and his parents, Joseph and Elmira Herrin.
Jerald Ray "Tot" Herrin, age 80 of Orange, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10am on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home.
Rite of Committal and Interment will follow the funeral service at Sam Herrin Cemetery in Newton County, Texas.
Time and date pending due to inclement weather.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5~9pm on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home.
On Sunday, November 22, 1936, Tot was born to Elmira and Joseph Herrin in Newton, Texas.
In December 1960, Tot enlisted into the United States Army and served bravely for his country in Trp L 3d Recon Sqd 11th Arm Cav as an Infantryman. Tot, Sgt E-5, received an honorable discharge, in December 1966, and returned home. He remained in the Newton county area until the opportunity to work for Orange Ship Building brought him to Orange, Texas. Tot was an extremely hard working man, who worked for many years as a Pipefitter and later retired in 2002, at the age of 65.
Together, Tot and his loving wife, Vernice, raised their two beautiful children in Orange, Texas. In addition to his hard work ethic, Tot's military stuck with him. He was known for always being neat and organized, disciplined and for his ability to always be on time. At home, Tot enjoyed spending time outside, working in his yard and listening to good country music. Tot was a father, brother, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
Preceding Tot in death are his wife, Vernice Herrin, and his parents, Joseph and Elmira Herrin.
Funeral services will be held at 10am on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home.
Rite of Committal and Interment will follow the funeral service at Sam Herrin Cemetery in Newton County, Texas.
Time and date pending due to inclement weather.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5~9pm on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home.
On Sunday, November 22, 1936, Tot was born to Elmira and Joseph Herrin in Newton, Texas.
In December 1960, Tot enlisted into the United States Army and served bravely for his country in Trp L 3d Recon Sqd 11th Arm Cav as an Infantryman. Tot, Sgt E-5, received an honorable discharge, in December 1966, and returned home. He remained in the Newton county area until the opportunity to work for Orange Ship Building brought him to Orange, Texas. Tot was an extremely hard working man, who worked for many years as a Pipefitter and later retired in 2002, at the age of 65.
Together, Tot and his loving wife, Vernice, raised their two beautiful children in Orange, Texas. In addition to his hard work ethic, Tot's military stuck with him. He was known for always being neat and organized, disciplined and for his ability to always be on time. At home, Tot enjoyed spending time outside, working in his yard and listening to good country music. Tot was a father, brother, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
Preceding Tot in death are his wife, Vernice Herrin, and his parents, Joseph and Elmira Herrin.
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