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J. Herlong Obituary
In addition to his mother, Rene' is survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who loved and admired him.
Rene' attended Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, Davidson College and Duke University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Duke University Medical Center. An expert in pediatric echocardiography, he was chief of pediatric cardiology for Levine Children's Hospital and Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. Rene' also served as an adjunct professor of pediatrics at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
Rene' was one of the founders and assistant director of Camp LUCK, a camp for children with significant heart disease. For more than 20 years, he used two weeks of vacation each year to serve as camp doctor for YMCA's Camp Cherokee. In 2015, he was a finalist for the NC Medical Society's Doctor of the Year.
Fluent in Spanish, Rene' volunteered for many medical mission trips to Central and South America.
Rene' also had a beautiful singing voice, and for more than 30 years sang "O Holy Night" for the Christmas Eve service at his home church, First Associate Reformed Presbyterian in Rock Hill.
Memorials may be made in Dr. Herlong's name to First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, 201 East White Street, Rock Hill SC, 29730.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.
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Tammy Chappell Proctor
March 23, 2023
There is not a day I don´t think about of talk about him and miss him. His advice, his encouragement to push these cardiac kids of his to new limits and to try everything they can was unlike anyone else´s advice. He was always so encouraging and so all encompassing in his care and compassion about the totality of every child! My son is here because he was wholeheartedly encouraging and so calming. Rhys adored him as did the rest of my family, I wish we were able to tell him what he meant to us - we just totally took it for granted. What a legacy he left!
Amber Callahan
April 3, 2020
My family was so blessed to have Dr. Herlong in our lives. He not only helped my son have life, but he took the time to always pray with him and make him feel comfortable in every single thing they had to do. He made dr visits so much fun for my son, and for that, I am forever grateful! It won't be the same, that's for sure, but I know without a doubt that he is smiling down on all of his patients! We will forever let his legacy live with my son! Prayers for the family and staff members as they deal with this great loss. Please know that he will forever be in our hearts!
tammy proctor
March 30, 2020
We have been blessed to know Dr. J. Rene Herlong since January 2009 after our heart son was diagnosed in utero. He has left an imprint of love, life and a bright future for our young son and ourselves. He was an extraordinary giving soul. HE has left a remarkable legacy for his life's work. We are better for having known him and he will be sorely missed by so many. We loved our Dr. Herlong!
Judy Paxton
March 29, 2020
This man will be missed very much. He was one of the most caring, giving, talented & intelligent men I have known. ❤
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