Raymond “Marcus” Herron, age 85, of Vernon, AL, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:00am from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Sulligent City Cemetery. Bro. Ricky Kendrick and Bro. Danny Paul Hollis to officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
Pallbearers: Ty Herron, Cade Herron, Bradley Blaylock, Mitchell Brewer , Ricky Blaylock, and Burt Sheffield
Marcus was born on April 4, 1939 in Lamar County, AL to the late Leroy Herron and the late Gladys Humbers Herron. He was a 1958 graduate of Sulligent High School. Marcus was a retired truck driver. He loved the outdoors, especially going hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed watching sports and spending time with his family at gatherings. He loved his family dearly and the precious memory of his tender spirit and kind heart will always be cherished and greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. Marcus was a member of Life Church in Beaverton, AL.
Survived By:
Wife: Mae Smith Herron, Vernon, AL
Sons: Stanley Herron (Jeanette), Vernon, AL
Donald Herron (Melissa), Vernon, AL
Vance Herron (Janet), Vernon, AL
Daughters: Vickey Blaylock (Ricky), Sulligent, AL
Lisa Sheffield (Burt), Sulligent, AL
Grandchildren: Beth Turner (Nathan), Chelsey White (Jaleb),
DeeAnn Hankins (Austin), Jana Cantrell (Todd), Alisha Gilstrap (Blake),
Bradley Blaylock (Brittney), Ty Herron (Jordan), Cade Herron (Olivia Burleson),
Lindsay Kemp (Josh), Caroline Roberts (Brennon)
Great Grandchildren: Paxton Turner, Jane Turner,
Amelia White, Waverly White, Colt Hankins, Reese Hankins,
Ansley Jo Cantrell, Avery Cantrell, Jake Cantrell,
Coley Gilstrap, Callie Gilstrap, Paisley Blaylock, Myles Blaylock,
Hazel Herron, Kash Kemp, Ashby Lynn Kemp, Beckham Roberts
Preceded In Death By:
Parents: Leroy and Gladys Herron
Brother: Keith Herron
Sister: Ernestine Sandlin
