Samuel Virgil Herring of Covington, passed away October 5, 2013, at the age of 69. Mr. Herring was a faithful member of Living Way Worship Center, in Covington. He had a desire to reach lost souls, and considered it a blessing to be a part of a Care Pastor Ministry. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, riding his bike, was an avid sports fan, loved playing practical jokes on his friends, traveling to the beach, and enjoyed going out to eat - especially to the Mexican restaurant. Mr. Herring loved his family dearly, and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Irene (Sanders) Herring; sisters, Geraldine James, Berta McElreath; and his brothers, Roy Herring, Edward Herring, Ralph Herring and Bill Herring.
Survivors include his loving wife, Gail Herring of Covington; daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Curtis Hailey of Cartersville, Heather and Clint Adamson of Jackson; sons and daughter-in-law, Scott Herring of Covington, Richard Scott and Shellie Herring of Social Circle; grandchildren, Shianne Witcher, Jake Adamson, Sam Herring, Brittany Hailey, Breana Hailey, Briley Hailey; 1 great-grandchild; sister and brother-in-law, Sara and John Peters; brothers and sister-in-law, Bobby and Kitty Herring, Jerry Herring; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mr. Herring will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. Scott Herring and Pastor David Payne officiating, and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, October 7, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
Visitation
OCT
7.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
Funeral Service
OCT
8.
11:00 AM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014