James Arthur Herrington Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at his residence in Hardin with his family by
his side. He was 84. James was born to T.A. and Jewel Landrum Herrington
on June 8, 1934, in the small town of Groveton Texas.
He retired from Trunkline Gas Company after working there for over
40 years. James enjoyed working on his farm, having family get-togethers
or anything that had to do with the family because they were very
special to him. His church and church family was also very important to
him. But out of all his enjoyments, the most precious of all was his
beloved Johnnie.
James is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas A. Herrington and
Jewel Landrum Herrington. Sisters, Jewell Boyett, and Betty Renken.
Stepdaughter, Pat Regen. Great -great granddaughter, Emerson Biano and
his precious Johnnie.
Those left to remember him are son, James Herrington Jr. of Hardin;
step-son, David Largent of Tarkington; daughter, Laquita Williams and
husband Bruce of Kountze; sisters, Laquita Verde of Port Neches; Frances
Malone and husband M.C. of Liberty, and Barbara Read of Austin.
Grandchildren; 16 Great-grandchildren; 36 and great-great-grandchildren
5.
A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019,
at 10:00 A.M. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church- Marysee of Moss Hill,
with Pastor Carlton Bailey officiating. Interment will follow at Hardin
Chapel Cemetery in Hardin. Serving as pallbearers are Jeramie Brown,
David Deaton, Jesse Williams, Trinity Herrington, Brett Herrington, Matt
Largent, and Paw Paw’s man Bill Largent
There will be a gathering of family and friends on Friday, April 19,
2019, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Mount Calvary Baptist
Church-Marysee of Moss Hill.
