He is survived by his wife, Iris Herring; son, Vance Herring of New Bern; daughter, Teri Johnson of Kinston; brother, Earl Herring of Kipling; sister, Elizabeth Hockaday of Bunlevel; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 2:00pm Friday, November, 6, 2020 at Temple Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.
