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Robert Bruce "Butch" Herring Jr.

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ROBERT "BUTCH" BRUCE HERRING, JR. Robert "Butch" Bruce Herring, Jr., age 64, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly, Sunday, November 16, 2014, at his home. He was born September 1, 1950 in Wilmington, the son of the late Robert Bruce Herring and surviving mother, Doris Fowler Herring of Wilmington. He is cherished and survived by his son, Michael Herring of Tennessee and daughter Christy Herring of Louisiana; his brother, Terry Herring and wife Gina of Burgaw; sister, Kathy Mattox and husband Joe of Wilmington; sister, Renee Parish and husband David of Wilmington and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was a lifelong member of Herring's Chapel U.M. Church in Burgaw and devoted his life to helping others. He was an avid outdoorsman with a lifetime passion for hunting. He was an active member of Washington Hunting Club of Pender County and Long Bay Hunting Club of Brunswick County for many years. For the past 20 years, he was employed by Mundy and Southern Industrial (GE). The family will receive friends from 11am to 1pm, on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at Herring's Chapel Church, 1697 Herring's Chapel Rd., Burgaw, NC 28425 followed by the Memorial service to be held at 1pm by Rev. William Hill Pearsall. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Herring's Chapel Building Fund, in care of Mr. Gerganous, Church Treasurer, 4245 NC Hwy 133, Rocky Point, NC 28457. Those wishing to send flowers should send them directly to the church. "Butch" will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Nov. 21, 2014.

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November 24, 2014

Dear Terry and family. Very sorry for your loss of brother Butch, he was a pleasant great guy to work with, good natured and with joyous laughter many times a day. We will pray for your comfort, Rick Grubb

Royce Hewett

November 23, 2014

So sorry to hear of Butch's passing. My grandson and I hunted many years with him on the Long Bay Hunting Club. Very fine man. Great loss to all.

Owen & Glenda Sewell

November 22, 2014

Terry, Gina & family, we are so very sorry to hear about Butch. I pray God is holding you and the family close to his heart as you go thru this time of sorrow.

Betty Rowe

November 22, 2014

Doris and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dear son. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you..Betty & Jeryl Rowe

Steve & Doris Carlton

November 22, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go to the whole family. We will miss Butch's smile. He was was sweet and kind man. We love you all.

Kelly Prince

November 22, 2014

My regards to the Herring family for the loss and passing of Robert. We worked together for many years. He was one to tell it like it is and was a fine craftsman at his trades. We have lost a treasured member of our extended family and coworker. He will be missed.

MARK LEGWIN

November 21, 2014

My sincere condolences go out to Mrs. Herring, Michael, Christy, Kathy, Terry, Renee and to all of the extended Herring family.
I have known Butch for 46 years, and am very saddened and shocked at the news of his death.
Butch was my dearest friend. I'm sure there are many who will say the same thing, because that is the person that Butch was.
Butch would stand by you and help you in any way that he could.
Butch loved his family and friends , but deer hunting was his passion. He taught me and many others skills he learned about deer hunting, but he also taught us how to love and cherish our families and friends.
I have many great memories of Butch, and i will miss him.
If there is deer hunting allowed in Heaven i can only hope that the Lord will see fit to give Butch a good stand.

Simon Suggs

November 21, 2014

I never met Butch but if he was anything like Ms. Doris he was a fine person. My prayers are with the entire family.

The Sheldons

November 21, 2014

We only had the privilege of sharing Butch's company a few times, but in those few times we saw a man who was honest, kind and just a great person. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Bobby Grossnickle

November 21, 2014

Butch was such a good hearted and wonderful friend. I thank God for the time spent wiht Butch and his family hunting and making memories. Though he will be sorely missed, I find peace in the fact that Butch's "bags were packed" and he peacefully passed from this life to be with our heavenly father.

Donna Carol Hollowell

November 21, 2014

Aunt Doris, Terry, Renee & Kathy,
We are so sorry to hear the sad news of Butch's death. I remember so many fun visits with you all as we kids grew up. I cherish those memories so much and know that you will miss him greatly. We will be praying for you all as you go through this time of sadness.

The Sheldons

November 21, 2014

In the few times we had the pleasure of being with Butch we saw a great man who was honest, kind and in general a great person, he will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

November 21, 2014

Butch worked for me many of the twenty years he was at G/E. He would come in my office every year and remined me of his annual hunting trips with family and friends always bring back a story to tell about the one that got away. He was a good worker and friend and will be truly missed.
Carey West Contract Manager The Mundy Ccompanies

Wilbur Reaves

November 21, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kellie Beasley

November 20, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. So very sorry for your loss.

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