Stanley loved the Lord, his family, Church and friends. He was a wonderful husband for 73 years and a loving Father. He will be sorely missed by them. Funeral services will be held privately on Saturday, January 28, 2023 with Pastor Roy McVey officiating.
Stanley was born in Millen, GA and received his Elementary and High School education there. After graduating from Millen High School, he moved to Augusta, GA and graduated Junior College now known at Augusta State University where he met his first love and wife, Hazel. He attended University of GA and moved back to Augusta. He was employed by Georgia Pacific Lumber Company as an Export Manager and Wendell Cramer Lumber Company in NC. Stanley decided he wanted to come back to Augusta. He worked with Cross Creek Sales as Exporter Director and was the co-owner of Riverside Lumber Company until his retirement. His entire work life was an exporter of Lumber.
Stanley is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Herrington of Millen, GA; brother, Jimmy Herrington of Durham, NC; and brother, Jack Herrington of Augusta, GA. Stanley is survived by his wife, Hazel Ivey Herrington of 73 years; sons, George Stanley, Jr. of Augusta, GA, Stephen Ivey Herrington of Martinez, GA; daughter, Ashley Smith (Ben) of Martinez, GA; and like a son, John Powell (Beth) of Evans, GA; grandchildren, George Stanley Herrington III, Benjamin Herrington (Mona), Ivey Jones, Carson Smith; and 3 great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Avery and Benjamin Jr. Herrington all of Martinez, GA and Evie Jones of Social Circle, GA.
The three loves of his life were God, his family and his Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and most of all being at home with his family and friends who greatly appreciated his wisdom and humor. He was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist and a member of Adults and Singles Sunday School Class.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity On The Hill United Methodist Church at 1330 Monte Sano Ave, Augusta, GA 30904.
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