William Jackson Herring

TUSCALOOSA - William J. Herring, age 71, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., died February 26, 2018 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018, in Sunset Memorial Park with Sunset Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Watkins; daughter, Cindy Herring; two great-granddaughters, Neveah Herring and Cali Saldivar; and mother, Flora Gay House.

Survivors include his sister, Patricia White; brothers, Kenneth Herring and Tracy Herring; granddaughters, Lynn Martinez, Wendy Ramirez, Candie Herring, Erica Herring and Stormie Saldivar; and 15 great-grandchildren.

W.J. Herring was born on November 4, 1946 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Flora Gay House. W.J. was a hard-working man. He dedicated 40 years to Pearce Trucking. When he wasn't at work, he spent his time with his five granddaughters and fifteen great-grandchildren. He was loved and will be missed by many people. He touched the hearts of everyone he met and will never be forgotten.

Pallbearers will be Juan Ramirez, Hugo Saldivar, Delfino Martinez, Juan Carlos Ramirez, Carlos Ramirez and David Pearce.

Honorary pallbearers will be Pearce Trucking, Dr. Debell and DCH staff.