Ricky Paul Herndon

Ricky attended New Bethel Baptist Church. He was retired from Region 8 Housing Authority and was an avid fisherman.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Alexander Herndon and Jesse Katherine Dunn Herndon; and one brother, T.A. Herndon.

Family members include his wife of 31 years, Lydia Mitchell Herndon; one son, Russell (Tanya) Herndon; six grandchildren, Raymond Herndon, Mason Herndon, Dylan Duncan, Devin Duncan, Alexis Duncan, Jax Sherman; one great-grandson, Brexton Duncan; two siblings, Kathy (Nathan) Smith, Peggy (Alan) Fairchild; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at White Funeral Home (315 Highway 11 South, Poplarville, MS, 39470) on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow in New Bethel Cemetery. The family will receive friends and have visitation from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Friday at the funeral home.

White Funeral Home (601) 795-4982.