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James Herd Obituary

HERD, JAMES "BIG WHITE" JR., 76, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008. He was a retired employee of Ford Truck Plant and a member of Grace Hope Presbyterian Church. Survivors: wife, Mary (Boller) Herd; children, Cassandra, Glen (LaTonya), William (Cathy), James (Doris), Curtis, Stewart, Mark (Laretta) and Marcus Herd; goddaughter, Pam Nichols; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday at Cable Baptist Church, 314 Wenzel St., with burial in Green Meadows Cemetery. Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at A.D. Porter & Sons Inc., 1300 W. Chestnut St.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Oct. 7, 2008.

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Dr Horton, Jacqui, Chris, Stacey, Beverly & Connie

October 28, 2008

Dear Herd Family,
We are sorry for your loss. If there is anything that we the Staff of Dr James K Horton can do for you please let us know.

God Loves You and so do We.

Dana James

October 9, 2008

I am so sorry that I am not there with you all to help bear the load of this great lost. Please know that you all are in my prayers and I am thinking of you all daily. Love you Mrs. Herd, Shelly, Marcus...and the rest of the family.

Aaron Bishop

October 9, 2008

Know that GOD knows your pains and sorrows and he is a healer and comforter. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. My prayers go out and up to and for the Herd family.

Wayne Irvin

October 9, 2008

My sympathy is with you and your family.

Carlos LaPradd

October 8, 2008

Im Truly Sorry For Your Loss,I Will Have Your Family In My Prayers

Sincerly,Carlos

MIKE WALES & FAMILY

October 8, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Terrance Crawford

October 8, 2008

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

David Buyck(Blue)

October 8, 2008

Mark,my prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time, Mr. Herd is in a better place now and I know you know that.You and your family have been a part of my life a long time and I love you guys very much. I'm here for you at all times. My deepest sympathy.

Delara & Donna Porter

October 7, 2008

Our thoughts are with your family as we share your loss, know that we love you all, and you are in our prayers.

Aaron Weathers

October 7, 2008

Herd Family:

Our deepest sympathy at your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family.

Weathers Family

Veronica Vines

October 7, 2008

May your strenght in the Lord bring you comfort.

Your family
Veronica Vines and Family (El Paso,TX)

Danita Austin

October 7, 2008

To Mrs. Herd, Mark ,Sandy, Marcus and the rest of the Family
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.Keep Holding on to God's Unchanging Hand.
Love you All
Randy, Danita, Shonda, Rj

Jenita Luckett

October 7, 2008

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Andre, Cassandra, Chris, Andre Jr., and Dominique Warfield

October 7, 2008

Mark, Laretta and Chantel our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are available to assist in anyway. May your memories bring you comfort. Your best friend for life!!

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