Bobby E. Herring of Covington, passed away November 8, 2014, at the age of 78. Mr. Herring served his country in the Army National Guard. He was an active member of Eastridge Community Church, was vital in seeing the church become a reality and very supportive of all the ministries of the church. Additionally, he attended Stewart Community Church. Regardless of the church he attended, Mr. Herring served others his entire life, and was always willing to help anyone in need. As an entrepreneur, he owned several businesses, and started Darnel Quick Recovery, in 1979, and retired in 2004. He enjoyed music and playing both the guitar and piano. Mr. Herring was a caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He cherished his family, and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Irene (Sanders) Herring; son, Danny Herring; and his granddaughter, Danielle Herring.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Kitty Herring; daughter and son-in-law, Nan and Curtis Lynch of Covington; son and daughters-in-law, Greg and Lisa Herring of Covington, Kimberly Herring of Newborn; grandchildren, Alison Mask, Nicole Lynch, Katie Lynch, Brittney Jones, Devin Herring, Shane Carroll, Rory Bowen, Paul Campbell, Kasey Brooks; six great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Sara and John Peters of Covington; brother, Jerry Herring of Louisiana; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mr. Herring will be held Monday, November 10, 2014, 11:00 AM, at Eastridge Community Church, 863 Highway 142 E, in Covington, with Rev. Scott Moore and Pastor Jason Johnson officiating, and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Sunday, November 9, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.
Visitation
NOV
9.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EST)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
Funeral Service
NOV
10.
11:00 AM (EST)
Eastridge Community Church
863 Hwy. 142 E.
Covington, GA, 30014