George D. "James" Herrin

George D. “James” Herrin, 86, of Baxley entered into the presence of His Lord and Savior on January 3rd, 2026 surrounded by family and covered in prayer. 

There’s no doubt that this faithful warrior heard the words, “Well done, thy good and faithful servant” as he was welcomed into his Heavenly home. A devoted man of God, a faithful husband, loving father and treasured “Papa”, he will be missed by those who know and love him. He was a man who delighted in using his talents and gifts to bless others through sharing the good news of the gospel, especially through song.

 George (son of Arthia Warnick and George Dewey Herrin Sr) is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Frances Herrin. 

George is survived by his wife Myrna Herrin, sons Jeff (Jennifer) Herrin, Greg (Georgetta) Herrin, and daughter Tammy (Brett) Howell. He had three stepsons: Jimmy, Joel, and Neal White. George was also a proud grandfather to Kaitlyn (Caleb) Myers, Caleb (Sara) Howell, Carter Howell, Joel (Cynthia) Herrin, Julia (Brendon) Block, and Jenna Joy Herrin. The honor to know their great grandfather belonged to Millie Jane Myers, Beckett James Myers, and Mateo Duran as well as several step grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Active pallbearers will be Ernesto Baustia, Neal White, Carter Howell, Caleb Howell, Caleb Myers, Joel White and Lee Fowler.

The Fellowship Sunday School class of Woodlawn Baptist Church will serve as honorary pall bearers, along with the dedicated nurses and staff of Regency SouthernCare Hospice of Vidalia.

The service to honor George will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, January 6th at Woodlawn Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Zion Church of God Cemetery.

 The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00-8:00PM at Swain  Funeral Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.