Larry W. Herring

Larry W. Herring, 69, of Beaumont, died Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Mid Jefferson Extended Care Hospital, Nederland. He was born on December 24, 1945, to Lucille Collins and Thomas Franklin Herring, in Port Arthur. Larry was a United States Marine Corp veteran having served in Vietnam. He retired as an assistant chief appraiser after ten years for the Orange County Appraisal District, previously working for the Jefferson County Appraisal District.

A native and lifelong resident of the area, he lived in Nederland and Beaumont for sixty-five years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Beaumont. Larry graduated from Acadia Baptist Academy, Eunice, Louisiana, in 1964.

Survivors include his brothers, Frank B. Herring and his wife, Rosemarie, of Nederland and John V. Herring of North Carolina; step-daughter, Jennifer McNeil of Houston; nephews, Farrell T. Herring of Nederland and Shane V. Herring and his wife, Tricia, of New Braunfels; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of Mr. Herring’s family and friends will begin at 3:00 p.m., with his memorial service to follow at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Youth or Choir Fund, 3350 Dowlen Road Suite A, Beaumont, Texas 77706; or Charity of One’s Choice.