James Herring Obituary
Holley: James F. Herring, Sr. age 87, passed away May 7, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born May 21, 1937 in Rochester to the late George and Muriel (Lenz) Herring.
Jim was the owner and operator of West Ridge Realty and Herring Enterprises for many years. He built countless homes in Orleans County during his time at the family business. He enjoyed spending time at home, watching the New York Yankees, Buffalo Bills and Fox News.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter Karen Kane, and several siblings.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Sybil (Furness) Herring, sons James Herring, Jr., George (Clarissa Gallup) Herring, adopted daughter Hailey (Tyler Spall) Herring, grandchildren Stacy (Nick) Leone, Jimmy (Fiancée Bella Natalie) Herring III, Nicole Mcphal, Eddie Kane, Jordan Herring, Haiden Herring, several great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jim’s family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home 16650 Route 31 Holley, NY 14470 on Monday, May 12th from 4:00-7:00pm. His funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00am at the funeral home, Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery in Holley.
Memorial contributions in Jim’s name may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
To share a special memory of Jim, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
16650 State Route 31, Holley, NY 14470
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