Eugene “Gene” Herod, 72, of Van Buren, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in Fort Smith. He was born March 23, 1946 in Arkoma to late Clarence and Flora Herod. He was the owner/operator of Herod’s Tree Service, and was a member of the Cherokee Nation. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Erica Herod, and two sisters, Frankie Nettles and Dessie Fuchtman.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy of the home; a daughter, Tina Craine-Frick of Kibler; a son, Kailen Herod of the home; two sisters, Velma Woodall of Muldrow, and Verna Norman of Jacksonville, AR; a brother, Larry Herod of Kempner, TX; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2018 at Uniontown Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Watkins, Rod Frick, Dave Herod, and Michael Connor.
The family will visit with friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.
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