Jim E. Herd

Jim Herd, age 71, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Jim was a proud brother, father, papaw and great-grandfather. He was a dedicated friend to many. Jim enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing and four-wheeling. He loved to teach and instill his values in his family. Jim was a Master Mason and a member of Bright Hope Lodge in Knoxville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Dorothy Herd; brother, Tommy Herd; and son, Keith Herd. Jim is survived by children, David and Kelley Myers, Scott and Jerrica Herd and David Brewster; brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Debbie Herd; grandchildren, Spud Myers, Allie and Stephen Allen, Spencer and Jaimie Herd, Ryan Herd, Stanton Herd, Darby Murabito, Cole Murabito and Levi Brewster; great-grandchild, Tyson Herd; nieces, Misty and Scott Stiff and Lee Ann and Mike Hall; and many special friends and extended family. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 2, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Berry Highland Memorial, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 P.M. officiated by L.B. Steele. Family and friends will gather in Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 10:45 A.M. for an 11:00 A.M. interment. Pallbearers will be Spencer Herd, Spud Myers, Ryan Herd, Stanton Herd, Cole Murabito, Scott Herd and Roy Herd. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com for the Herd family.