William Van Herald Jr.

William Van Herald, Jr., of Nashville, passed away Sunday, May 16th. Born October 5, 1947, he was a lifelong Nashville resident, and a proud, retired veteran of the U.S. Army and of the TN Army National Guard, to which he gave many years of faithful service. Mr. Herald was a long-time member of Donelson church of Christ after previously serving many years as a deacon at Green Street church of Christ. Some of his favorite past-times were listening to gospel singing (especially The Gaithers); and watching westerns (especially ones with John Wayne), wrestling, and The Andy Griffith Show. His greatest joy though came from his three grandsons, whom he adored, and watching them in any activities in which they participated.

Mr. Herald is preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Ashley Herald; parents, William (Bill) Van Herald, Sr. and Jo Ann Tignor Herald. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Herald Shake (Brian); grandsons, Rayce, Tanner and Burton Shake, all of Spring Hill; sister, Pam Herald Thompson, of Knoxville; and brother, Allen Herald (Gwen), of Old Hickory.

Visitation for Mr. Herald will be Saturday, May 22nd, noon – 2:00 pm, at Dignity Hall at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville. A memorial service will follow, also at The Chapel, at 2:00 pm; cousin, Tom Tignor, officiating. Burial to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers: Brian Shake, Rayce Shake, Tanner Shake, Burton Shake, Danny Proctor, and Tim Rochelle.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Mr. Herald’s name be made to: Homes for our Troops at hfotusa.org - Tribute Gifts - In memory of an individual.