Leon Forest “Red” Herring, 99 years young, of Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving children on Sunday, June 4, 2017.

Red was born in Malone, Florida on September 13, 1917 the son of the late Luther Forest Herring and Fannie Pigford Herring. He was a graduate of Malone High School and a member of First Baptist Church of Malone.

Red proudly served his country during World War II aboard the destroyer the U.S.S. Anderson where he participated in 10 major campaigns including the Battle of Midway. He received many honors for his service including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

He was employed at Georgia Kraft for 35 years where he retired as Superintendent of the Power Department.

Red was an active member of the community. He volunteered at the Cherry Blossom Festival each year since its inaugural celebration until 2015. An avid dancer, he enjoyed over forty years as a member of various clubs. Red was a fixture at S and S Cafeteria on Riverside Drive, where he never met a stranger or a glass of sweet tea he didn’t enjoy. He was a member of Northside Christian Church and active in his Sunday school class at Forest Hills United Methodist Church.

He most enjoyed his “ship” reunions each year, gathering with his war buddies and telling stories of their time at sea. He kept a diary of his time aboard ship that was published in 2013 as, Red Herring’s Diary.

Red was preceded in death by his five siblings and his wife, Margaret Elder Herring.

He is survived by his children, Terry Mayhew (Phil), Susan Reeves (Tom), Ellen Scoggins (Mickey), Bill Dixon (Lisa); grandchildren, Jeremy Scoggins (Jennie), Jason Scoggins (Joy), Jessica Reeves, Joshua Scoggins (Jessica), Justin Reeves (Britt), Jonathan Scoggins (Katie), Maggie Dixon, Joanna Scoggins, Chandler Dixon; great-grandchildren, Joseph Scoggins, James Scoggins, Jacob Scoggins, Henry Scoggins, Alice Scoggins, baby girl Reeves; many nieces and nephews, his “bonus” son, Bert Hahn, and many treasured friends.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Fairhaven Funeral Home, 4989 Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Macon, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Northside Christian Church, 5024 Northside Drive, Macon at 2:00 p.m. with graveside to follow at Riverside Cemetery, North Gate. Minister Lee Strickland and Minister Kevin Payton will officiate.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude’s Research Hospital.

Friends may sign the online register at www.fairhavenmacon.com.
Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.

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