Donald Ray Herndon

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Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 E. College Ave.
Batesville, AR  72501
Saturday, November 25, 2017
10 am to 12 pm
Service Schedule
Roller-Crouch Chapel
510 E. College Ave.
Batesville, AR  72501
Saturday, November 25, 2017
12 noon
Cemetery
Egner Cemetery
Allen Chapel Road
Salado, AR  72575
I served in the Marine.
Donald Ray HerndonI am a Veteran.

of Batesville, AR

December 21, 1943 - November 20, 2017

Donald Ray Herndon, 73, of Batesville, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 in Little Rock.

He was born in Dallas, Texas on December 21, 1943 to Curtis Herndon and Ida (Evans) Moore.
Donald proudly served as a U.S. Marine in the Vietnam War. He was the Dallas Cowboys greatest fan! He was all things for his grandchildren and family and a hard worker. He always had a smile and something to say and he was always glad you got to see him. Donald was a machinist at White Rodgers and also worked for 29 years at the Batesville Airport. He was a member of Southside Assembly of God. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Janet (Hoover) Herndon of the home; sons, Joseph Herndon and wife, Veronica, of Wilsonville, Oregon, Clayton Herndon and wife, Valerie, of Batesville; Cory Herndon and Caleb Herndon also of Batesville; daughters, Suzanne Peebles and husband, Michael, of Batesville and Samantha Hogan and husband, Curtis, of Bay, Arkansas. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren, Clayton Herndon, Cory Herndon, Caleb Herndon, Nicholas Herndon, Lorena Herndon, Jessica Herndon, Alyssa Bates, Sydney Bates, Suzanna Bates, Addy Middleton, Quaine Hogan, and Micah Hogan. Other survivors include his brother, Joe Herndon of Jacksboro, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Serena Foster; grandson, Ryne Gregory Bates; two sisters, Freina Mosier and Rudy Bonds; and one brother, Gene Herndon.

The funeral will be on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 12:00 noon at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel in Batesville with Bro. Cary Rosenbaum and Bro. Steve Morris officiating.

Pallbearers will be Mark Hogan, Junior Thatch, Eric Bates, Troy Middleton, Ryan Keirn, and Joe Taylor. Honorary pallbearers are Terry Bates, Russell Amos, Joe Herndon, Paul Hoover, Pete Hoover, and Jerry Phillips.

Visitation will also be on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the service.

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Deborah Boles
Poughkeepsie, AR
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Sunday, November 26, 2017

Dear Family, I was so sorry to hear of Donald's death. While not knowing many members of his family very well, Suzanne, Alyssa, Sydney and Suzanna still hold a special place in my heart. I am sorry for your loss. I am praying that God will strengthen you and provide you with peace as you reflect on the many good and pleasant memories I'm sure you must have. God bless!

DW
Cordova, TN
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Sunday, November 26, 2017

So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God

John & Betty Ann Wyatt
Rosie, AR
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Friday, November 24, 2017

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Herndon. We will be keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.

Toni Huss
Batesville, AR
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Thursday, November 23, 2017

My late husband and I know Don he was a great guy , So sorry for his passing ,May the Lord comfort you and your family.

Becky Pike
Piggott, AR
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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Thinking of your family at this time. Prayers for comfort.