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Derrick Joseph Herring Sr.

1976 - 2020

Derrick Joseph Herring Sr. obituary, 1976-2020, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1976

DIED

2020

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Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans

2120 Jackson Ave.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Derrick Herring Obituary

Derrick Joseph Herring Sr. was born on November 7, 1976 and passed away on Friday October 30, 2020. Son of Dale J. Herring Sr. and the late Lucille Dianne Heim. Father of Derrick Herring Jr. and 3 bonus daughters. Brother of Dale Herring Jr. and Danyelle Herring. Survived by his father Dale Herring Sr. and also a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other relatives and friends. Relative and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation on Monday November 9, 2020 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home 2120 Jackson Ave. from 9:00 a. m. until 10:00 a. m. Followed by Funeral Services at 10:00 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 all those in attendance are required to wear a face mask and to practice social distancing. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home Inc., In Charge.(504) 522-2525.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2020.

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Shelia M. Heim Johnson

November 3, 2023

Miss and love you Derrick. Auntie Shelia

Karen Richardson

November 10, 2020

To My Herring family sending love and my heartfelt condolence.
From: Karen Harrell Family

Shelia Heim

November 10, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always Nephew RIP

Yanna

November 9, 2020

I LOVE YOU AND Miss you cousin RIP

Brian Fleury

November 7, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always cousin, rest in peace.

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans

2120 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113

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Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans

2120 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113

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2120 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113

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