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Robert Ray Herring Jr.

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Robert Herring Obituary

ROBERT RAY HERRING, JR., 50, passed away on January 27, 2003. He was born on March 12, 1952 in Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Ray Herring and Sylvia Grant Herring. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine Madeleine Herring, his sister, Sylvia Diane Herring, his brother Randolph Walter Herring, his sister-in-law, Laura Herring, his nieces, Juliana Herring, Alyssa Herring, Carroll Herring and Lauren Herring; Lisa Herring, his stepchildren, Bill Orsak, Ellen Orsak and Laura Orsak; his uncle, Chuck Herring, his aunt, Lonnelle Herring Judson, his cousins, Mark Judson, Lisa Judson Moore and Judy and George Cosis. Rob attended St. John's School and graduated magna cum laude from Woodberry Forest School. Rob graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1974. He attended law school at The University of Houston Law Center graduating in 1977. Rob thoroughly enjoyed his legal career. He practiced with private law firms and for the government. He started his legal career with Andrews & Kurth. He left Andrews & Kurth to work as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas. He was a founding partner of his own firm, Harris Westmoreland & Herring. He relocated his law practice to West Texas and served as County Attorney for Sterling County, Texas. Rob moved back to Houston from Sterling City in 1999 to practice law with George Fleming of Fleming & Associates where he continued to work until his death. Rob's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the attorneys and to the staff of Fleming & Associates for their support of Rob. Rob was active in the University of Houston Law Alumni Association and served as a member of the board of directors for many years and as president in 1986-1987. Rob was proud of The University of Houston Law School and volunteered for the school in numerous roles. Rob enjoyed playing golf with friends. He excelled at golf as a young boy and he continued to be an avid golfer throughout his life. Rob had many close friends. Many of those friendships have lasted since high school and from his days as a Kappa Sigma at The University of Texas. He will be missed by his friends. Rob battled cancer with his usual wit, dignity and courage. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the University of Houston Law Foundation, 100 Law Center, Houston, Texas 77204. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2003 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive, Houston, Texas. The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 31, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John The Divine Episcopal Church, 2450 River Oaks Boulevard, Houston. Pallbearers are David Dunwoody, Wilson Griffith, Jamie Griffith, Randolph Herring, Steve Stephens and Pancho Tirey. Honorary pallbearers are Rob Mossbacher, Cooke Wilson, Bradley Westmoreland, Mark Judson, Ken Davis, Harry Hurt, David Bates and Lee Stone.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2003.

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Laura Yaeger

February 5, 2003

My heart is heavy for all who had the honor and pleasure of knowing Rob. My work days will never be the same - he was my mentor over the last two years. He will be missed dearly.

Paul Covert

February 4, 2003

The National Association of Royalty Owners - Texas has lost a great supporter. He helped the royalty owner and served on the Board willingly - he will be missed.

Vidal Martinez

January 31, 2003

A man's man. He led a full life and touched every soul who ever knew him. I will miss him so. VGM

Lucinda Zilkha

January 31, 2003

To all the family and Catherine especially, my deepest condolences for your loss. Catherine I remember spending some of my happiest times with your father and mine.

Lulu

Scott Morris

January 31, 2003

I had the privilege of working with Rob on one big case. He was an excellent lawyer who always was focused on the important questions. More important, he was an honest and generous person who appreciated others and their abilities. He took great interest in his family and friends and was admired by his colleagues. Rob was a joy to know and it was my privilege to know him. I will truly miss him.

Chuck Mullins

January 31, 2003

I'm glad that I had a chance to spend time with Rob. He was a fine lawyer and and a great person. We will miss him.

Jerauld Hill Goodpasture

January 30, 2003

My condolences and deepest sympathy for the loss of Robby. Much love, Jerry

Nina and Michael Zilkha

January 30, 2003

We will all really miss you.

Bill Orsak

January 30, 2003

All the years that Rob was my stepfather, he taught me things and showed me ethics and beliefs that many people do not learn about at a young age. Rob went out of his way to help me when I needed advice and sometimes just someone to talk to. One of the best things that Rob ever did for me was turn me onto the game of golf. Once he found that I had taken an interest he supported me more than I think he ever realized. I will miss Rob as a father, a role model, and especially as just a great man. He taught us all a thing or two at one point and time but I think he definitely showed us all something at the end. Showing strength and courage unsurpassing that of anyone else that I have ever seen. I love you Rob and I will always miss you.

Sincerely,

Bill

Beau King

January 30, 2003

Robbie Herring struck me as a person of great presence. He always carried himself with dignity and poise that exuded a cool intelligence and sophistication and from time to time even a smile

Terry O'Rourke

January 29, 2003

His kindness, good humor and graciousness were such gifts, especially for a lawyer. I knew him in many of his incarnations, he was a wonderful and loving friend through all.

Lawrence Rodriguez, Jr.

January 29, 2003

I was one of Rob's paralegals at Fleming & Associates. I appreciated his candor and drive. I will miss him very much. Thanks Rob for all your insight you shared. Your friend, Lawrence

D avid & Kristi Newton

January 29, 2003

Kristi and I have many fond memories of Rob during the early days in Houston. Our best to his family

Katharine Dillon

January 29, 2003

Robbie was the happiest I have ever seen him when Catherine was born. He flashed her picture everywhere. He so loved his family and was unaware of his brilliancy. He seemed quiet in the extreme, only allowing his humor to surface at the most portune times. He was a gentleman and a friend; an honorable man, unassuming and humble.

Sylvia Zuniga-Vargas

January 29, 2003

I had the pleasure of working with Rob only a short ten months, but in this period of time, I gained much respect for him as an individual and co-worker. He had a great mind and put it to use brilliantly. Although the sadness of his loss does not escape any of us, my heart tells me that God loved him so much and wanted him and needed him more than any of us. Rob will be missed, but his presence will never be forgotten.

Lawrence Rodriguez, Jr.

January 29, 2003

Rob, Im going miss you very much. I worked with Rob at Fleming & Ass. as his paralegal. My prayers to Rob and his Family. He was a friend. I know that God wanted Rob to be with him. He will always be here in spirit.

Norma Martinez

January 29, 2003

Rob will always be remembered as a great man and an outstanding lawyer.

Mitzie Webb

January 29, 2003

My deepest condolences to the family.

Dana Henagan

January 29, 2003

Rob, you were a wonderful boss. We loved you dearly and we will miss you tremendously. Our litigation will forever have a void. I loved working with such a great man. Thanks for what you taught me and for standing by me. Your paralegal, Dana

ellen orsak

January 29, 2003

rob was my stepdad and i have to say that he was one of the kindest people i have ever known. i actually saw him on superbowl sunday and watched the game with him and i am so glad that we got to spend that time together. i know he will be dearly missed by everyone. honestly, i can't imagine my life without him. i love him so much.

Lorna Davis

January 29, 2003

My friend Dana Henagan was a co-worker of Rob's and had sent an email to me in November about the cancer. My Dad and I have prayed every day since that day for Rob and just wanted your family to know although we did not know him personally, his life mattered to us and we are deeply saddened by your loss...Sincerey, Lorna James-Davis

JERRY OWENS

January 29, 2003

As a very close friend of Sylvia and Rob Sr., and counsel for Fish Engineering (of which Rob was VP), I knew Diane, Rob Jr., and Randy as children. My love and heartfelt sympathy to the surviving families.

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