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Donald Herron Obituary

Donald Erwin Herron, 68, passed away on January 18th in Bakersfield, CA. 
Don is survived by his wife of 46 years Lin Herron, sons Brad (Robynne) & Tim (Jessica); grandchildren Abby, Garret, Toby, Chris, Rylie, Gavin & Ed; great-grandchild Angel; brother JD (Sue) Herron and brother-in-law Wayne.  He is predeceased by his parents Roy & Claudia; brothers Dee, Lee, Bill, Dobbin, and sister Gerry. 
Don was born in Bakersfield.  Don was in the US Air Force and stationed in Korea for a year. He worked for Getty - Texaco - Chevron 32 Years and retired in 2006.  He enjoyed his family and friends, traveling after retirement, including driving across the United States. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends. 
Viewing is at Kern River Mortuary on January 25th from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery January 26th at 10:30 am.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Bakersfield Californian on Jan. 24, 2017.

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