Benton G. Herring, 90 of Opelika, AL, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Phenix City Health Care. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. EST at Shiloh Baptist Church with Reverends Robert Goodman and R.L. Cole officiating according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 3770 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL Burial will follow in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Honorary pall bearers will be his Sunday School Class of Summerville Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church.
Mr. Herring was born July 20, 1920 in Russell County, Alabama, son of the late Floyd and Glennie Horne Herring. He was retired from Fieldcrest Mills and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Arrant Herring, four brothers, Ralph A. Herring, Roland E. Herring, Herman T. Herring, Martin L. Herring and sister, Jewell H. Clegg.
Survivors include his sisters, Imogene White of Columbus, GA, Geraldine Storey of Jackson, MS, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Flowers are accepted, or contributions may be made to the Shiloh Baptist Church Builing Fund, 5125 Hwy 80 W., Opelika, AL 36804.
To offer condolences, please visit www.shphenixcity.com
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