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Charles Herndon Obituary
Charles (Chuck) Allen Herndon, Jr. of Deerfield, MI, age 71, died in his home, unexpectedly of heart failure, on Sunday, July 25, 2021.
Born in May 1950, of Charles Allen & Jacqueline (Sisson) Herndon in Wyandotte. He attended Roosevelt High, Class of Summer 1968. Charles began his career as a Millwright at Ford Motor Company, before he transitioned to the trucking industry as a partner of K&H Transport, followed by Intrel. In 2018, he retired from Swift Transportation as an Area Service Manager.
He married Donna (Ferraiuolo) Copeman in 1969 & his second marriage was to Kay (Seitz) Herndon in 1995.
Charles was a very straight-forward, open-hearted, and loving man with a slightly quirky sense of humor. He was an active member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Ida, MI. He enjoyed family gatherings like hayrides & kickball. He truly appreciated and took pride in his home, planting his garden and taking care of his fruit trees. He will be greatly missed by us all.
Preceded in death by children Shawn Herndon & Leigh (Schrader) Bonta, both parents, and brother-in-law Kenneth (Sandie) Seitz
Survived by his wife Kay, children Scot Herndon, Stephanie (Schrader) Jeff Kennedy, Kimberly (Schrader) Dan Sieler, Jacqueline (Herndon) Dan Seitz, Bill (Michelle) Schrader, grandchildren Kiara Herndon, Alex Sieler, Samantha, Jordin & Josh Kennedy, Erik & Ryan Seitz, Joseph Herndon-Hull, Mia Hull, and Lillian Schrader, great grandchildren Aubrie & Kinsley Jenkins, Harper Kennedy, brother Tommy (Susan) Herndon and sister Gay Susan, both of Texas, and brother-in-law Donald (Sandra) Seitz
Charles will lie-instate on Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 10 AM until the Mass of the Resurrection at 11 AM at St. Gabriel Catholic Parish, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ida, MI. Father Michael Brown and Deacon Mike Hammond will officiate. Burial of cremains will take place later at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Monroe, MI.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to family wishes.
To send the family condolences please go online to: www.capaulfuneralhome.com.
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Linda Kerbs
August 23, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Back in the day I was the Swift HR manager for Chuck´s area. We remained friends over the years. We always called one another for the holidays and often in between. I am so sad to hear of his passing. To his family he talked often of you with love and pride. May he Rest In Peace.
Shelly Herndon
July 31, 2021
I was so sorry to hear the news of Chuck's death. He was a family man, who loved his wife and his family fiercely. That was so clear every time I spoke to him. I have always been proud to call him my father-in-law. I will miss our phone conversations and his attempts at texting. Rest in peace Daddy-O.
Kathy Knapp Flaishans
July 29, 2021
I´m so very sorry for your loss. We never have enough time with our loved ones .
Barb Molden
July 29, 2021
Chuck started as my boss and in 15 years became a good friend. He was an "old fashioned" good guy, genuine, sincere and unmotivated in his associations. He gave good solid advice and lent a helping hand, just because. He always seemed to look for and find the best in people, even when others (me) couldn't or wouldn't see it. Chuck was one of the most even tempered people I've encountered EVER.
The world lost a gem, a truly decent human being. "They broke the mold"
God got one of the Best...
Chuck will definitely be missed
(One of my favorite "nuggets" he shared... he saw Jimi Hendrix LIVE.. with that he became my hero)
Tiffany Watroba (swift)
July 28, 2021
Chuck was quite a guy. Gave me a hard time many times all in fun. Enjoyed our chats about his gardens , animals, and dress codes lol. His fist bumps to my shoulder in the morning to scare me at my desk were always a treat. So sorry to hear of this. He was a genuine kind of guy that will be missed.
Peter Mueller
July 28, 2021
Chuck was a great man. Would always lend an ear and gave great advise. Never judged and would always stick up for you. He left a lasting impression and we will never forget him.
Dave Anderson-Swift Transportation- Gary IN
July 28, 2021
What a great loss to the world. Chuck will be missed by so many. With a heavy heart, I wish to give my sincere condolence to you and your family.
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