JCP Obit Placeholder 47" 4/30/08 HERDER, DAVID EARL - Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2008, at the age of 67 years. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sharon; one daughter, Shelly Herder and her fiance', Ben Williams; one son, Bernie and his wife, Karie Herder; one grandson,...
I will always treasure the memory of Uncle David being my sponsor for confirmation. To this day, I can't offer someone a toothpick without thinking of him and the couch and laughing.
Nova Dillard
July 10, 2008 | Memphis, TN
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The whole family is in my prayers right now.
Jillian Johnson
July 06, 2008 | Memphis, TN
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This weekend brings to mind some of my favorite 86,400 from the late 70's:
Fourth of July at the farm, Uncle Dave's out-of-state fireworks, shooting stars, roman candles, and M-80's. Larger than life red, blue, green, and white sparks launched from an old gray pipe out over a moonlit cornfield. Miles from nowhere. Two men, three kids, and amazement at a time in life when it counts most. The smell of the powder, the bright red of the torch, and that booming laugh of joy when we...