Jimmy Dale Herring, a resident of Henryetta, died June 8, 2023 at Porta Caeli Hospice House in Tulsa, at the age of 78. He was born July 29, 1944 to Thelma (Edgar) and Charles T. Herring in Savanna, Okla.
He is preceded in death by his parents along with his sisters, Mary Woolheater, Jewel Johnston and Patsy Davis
Jimmy attended all 12 years at Savanna Schools where he graduated. He served as Salutatorian of his 8th grade class and Valedictorian of his Senior Class. He was President of his class from 9th grade through 12th grade, and FFA President for 2 years. He loved and played all sports but football was his favorite. Jimmy soon met the love of his life, Katherine Sue Lame, before graduating in May of 1962. Jimmy and Katherine would marry Aug. 3, 1962.
Jimmy joined the United States Air Force in August where he became and Air Policeman for the next four years finishing his tour of duty in August 1966. Jimmy would continue his education at Southeastern of Durant for two years and would receive his Master's Degree in Administration at Northeastern at Tahlequah.
He is survived by his children,Steven Herring of the home, Andrea Herring of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Heather Herring and Kojak Cook of Miami, Oklahoma, brothers, Charles Herring, Edgar Herring, Bob Herring and one sister Betty Ray, pet boxer Maggie, of the home
and grandchildren, Kirsten Cooper, Dalton Cooper, Bre Herring and Landon Lawson.
Those serving as honorary pallbearers will be: Kim Brownfield, Kojak Cook and Bobby Tillman Herring.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2023 at The Church of Christ, 413 W. Broadway, Henryetta.
Arrangements are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.