Kevin Herron
August 29, 1964 ~ August 14, 2009
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Kevin Herron, 44, of Bear Creek Rd., Leicester, died on Friday, August 14, 2009, at Memorial Campus, Mission Hospitals.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Herron was a son of Carroll and Peggy Buckner Herron, of Leicester.
A 1982 graduate of Erwin High School, Mr. Herron was the owner and operator of Country Gardens Florist and Gifts, and he was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Kim Lail Herron; daughter, Amanda Herron; son, Blake Herron; brother, Mike Herron, of Leicester; and nieces, Jordan Herron, and Bailey and Hannah Lail.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at West Asheville Baptist Church with the Rev. Stan Welch officiating. Interment will follow at Newfound Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
Memorials may be made to the West Asheville Baptist Church Building Fund, 926 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806, or to the Broyhill Children's Home, 539 Sneed Dr., Clyde, NC 28721.
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Dear Kim, Blake, & Amanda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Dear Kim, Blake, Amanda, Carroll & Peggy, Our hearts were broken today to hear of Kevin’s death. Angie called us as soon as she heard the news. We are so very sorry, and we know each of you already know how much Kevin meant to us. He was like ‘another’ of our children and we thought of him as one of our family. We were so happy when he married you, Kim, because we could tell you would be just the fantastic wife that Kevin dreamed of for so many years. He was a son that you could be so proud of, Carroll and Peggy, a wonderful Christian, and friend to all. God bless each of you during this sad time and we plan to come up for the funeral. Love, Joyce & Mike Bell
My thoughts & prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Kevin was a kind, gentle soul and always had a smile and kind word for everyone. Kevin was loved by all of us from Erwin & we are all saddened by the loss, but we rejoice in the fact that we will see him again one day soon free from pain and suffering. Love to you all. A favorite song comes to mind when I think of Kevin:’Strike up the band, assemble the chior, Another Soldier’s coming home, Another warrior hears the call he’s waited for so long. He battles no more he’s won his wars make sure Heaven’s table has room for at least one more, sing a welcome song, Another Soldier’s Coming Home, oh, Another Solldier’s at home.’-words by Janet Paschal.
Kevin was a true inspiration to us all & I am blessed to call him friend.
Mikki
Kevin and I worked together at Brendles on Tunnel Road. He was a wonderful person and so much fun to be around. He was always so full of laughter. He will be missed.
To Kevin’s Family,
My thoughts are with all of you
during
this sad time,
What a great guy he was.
We will all miss him.
Dear Kim, Blake, and Amanda:
Words cannot even begin to express how truly sorry we are. I used to love coming over to the florist shop and talk to Kevin! He was such a great guy….he had an unwavering faith, a great attitude, a funny sense of humor, a caring and loving heart that beat for you and the kids. When you look back at all of the memories that you have of your Husband and your Dad, I hope you will smile and know that he was one more special person and his life has touched many, many people. God was truly glorified in and through Kevin’s life. We are all so blessed to have known Kevin. And I count it a joy and honor to have called him my friend. We will be praying for you in the upcoming days, weeks, and months. This scripture has been a comfort to me in the loss of my Mom…I hope it can be of comfort to you also, Kim. It’s Isaiah 40:31.
If there is anything you need, please know that we are here.
We are very saddened by your loss. You can take comfort in knowing that he is being taken care of by our Lord and Saviour. We are here if you need us.
The Fowler Family
Charley, Monica, Anna and Elisabeth
Dear Family,
So sorry to hear about Kevin’s passing. The only comfort is that you will see him again in Heaven and he is no longer suffering. Death is never easy and we never know what to say. I knew Kevin in school and that was the only time I knew him but I see he was loved and so is his family. God bless your family as you go through this vallley. Remember God will carry you, just pray to him.
Loretta Parker
Carroll and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. It is not easy for our sons to go before us but with God’s guidence and blessings, he will see you though this.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kim, Blake & Amanda!
Kim, Amanda, Blake & Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you have been for many years. I pray that God’s grace be upon you in a way that your grief is made small. Kevin was like a brother to me. While I don’t understand all the ways of God, I know that Kevin’s time of suffering is over. There are many things that I don’t understand about what happens in this life but I know that my time in NC was Divine guidance in my life. Knowing Kevin and the Herron family has improved my life and I thank God for that. Kevin and I shared a lot of great memories and I felt a friendship with Kevin that is rare. Kim, your faith has been an inspiration to many that has even reached down to AL.
Although the Lord has taken Kevin, God’s hand will forever guide the Herrons for the rest of this life because I know that God is faithful to complete that which he begun. Kevin has begun a new life that he has longed which is bringing him unspeakable joy right at this moment. I rejoice in that truth. This life is so short so I will see you soon brother.
To the family of Kevin Herron,
My deepest condolences on the loss of Kevin.He was always a generous person and will be missed in the Floral industry. May God bless you and your family in the days ahead.
Kristi Ball – Mayrand
and Stargazers Floral Designs
I was deeply saddened to hear the news that Kevin had passed away. I was a childhood friend of Kevin’s at Newfound Baptist and graduated from Erwin with him. I will never forget his smile and the sound of his laughter. God has truly gained an angel. Please know I am praying for all of you during this time of sorrow.
Dear Herron Family,
Our hearts are broken at the loss of Kevin. He was our angel here on earth. Kevin was always full of humor and smiles at Erwin and a friend to all. Gods peace be with you all thru this difficult time. Much love and many prayers.
Sheila Taylor Walden
I am so sorry to hear about Kevin’s passing. As time goes by, memories of your friends seem to fade into the background and you have to really try hard to remember things about them. But Kevin is someone that I still remember as if we were still in school. I graduated with Kevin and he was always happy, funny and a joy to be around. He was always laughing and making everyone around him laugh. He was a good friend and he will be truly missed. Please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this time. God Bless.
You are in my thoughts prayers. My memories will be of when Kevin was smiling and dancing.He was a great square dancer. He was one of the most talented flourist I know. God be with you all.
I WORKED WITH KEVIN IN THE GARDEN SHOP OF KMART ON TUNNEL ROAD FOR MANY YEARS…HE WAS A FINE UP STANDING YOUG MAN EVEN BACK THEN, MAY GOD GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGTH TO WALK THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS TRIAL….HE IS WITH YOU ALL FOREVER AND ALWAYS.
Kim & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. I know this cannot be easy but I wanted you to know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim, Scott, Dylan & Kaylan Vogler
Kim, Blake and Amanda,
We are so sorry to hear about Kevin. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness.
Dear Kim, Blake, Amanda, Peggy, Carroll and Mike-
I love you all and feel your pain during this time of loss. We will move forward never forgetting the precious time we shared with him and his influence on our lives.
A few words about my dear friend…
Kevin welcomed me to the singles group at West Asheville Baptist Church back in 1991. He brought many of us together for some of the best times of my life in the 18 years I was blessed to be his friend. He became the brother I never had and always treated me like family. We had a unique bond as friends that is precious and rare. I trusted him so much when a new guy at church named Brian Worley asked me out on a date I wouldn’t accept until I found out what Kevin knew about the guy from growing up with him in Leicester. Kevin always joked with Brian that he had his fate in his hands and could have told me not to go out with him 🙂
At Christmas my home is filled with Kevin’s floral creations and I never looked at that season the same after I met him (I nicknamed him ‘Captain Christmas’). He involved our Sunday School class in his annual Broyhill Children’s Home Christmas party and taught us about true giving and the meaning of Christmas. For 20 years or more the kids at Broyhill were his special passion and he always made sure it was done just right.
I reminisce about all the outdoor excursions, dinners, parties, game nights, camping/road trips that we’ve had and I am so thankful for all the happy memories I can cherish. The four of us shared our lives as Christian friends supporting each other through weddings, babies and many other life changing events.
Kevin taught me a lot about determination and faith as we traveled his medical journey together and I am honored he trusted me to be by his side the whole way. I look forward to seeing him again one day in heaven-smiling and twinkling those beautiful blue eyes as he tells me about all the awesome floral designs and gardens up there 🙂
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I felt so sad to hear of Kevin passing but I no he would say he is so happy to be with Jesus and see all the beautiful gardens he has prepared for us in heaven! My condolences to the family. Kevin always had a wonderful smile and he will be missed!
Dear Family,
Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin, Mike,and I grew up on Martin’s Branch.
God Bless You All
Diane Ballew Morgan
Caroll, Peggy and family: We are so sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. We pray the Lord will be with you at this time and in the days to follow.
I was so sorry to hear about Kevin passing away. It is hard to believe that I met Kevin so long ago, back at Leicester elementary. He always stood out from the other guys because he was always so nice. Even back in the first grade, it was clear to see that Kevin was a special person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Kevin was a big role model for me when we attended Gashes Creek Baptist Church; he was one that I could always count on to be there for me whenever I needed him. Kevin and I shared many interests together as well as our birthday’s. I will keep your family in my prayers!! Kevin will be missed but not forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and we are keeping you and your children in our prayers.
We are sorry to hear about Kevin’s passing. We will always remember how kind he was and how he enjoyed helping others. May God bless you and keep you.
Yvette, Jeff, and Mallory Haney
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you today from the lunch servers at Ryans.
Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear Kevin. He was a wonderful person and talented florist. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. May God bless you and wrap his arms around you and give you peace.
Kim, Amanda, Blake, Carroll, Peggy, & Mike:
I am hurting for the lose of my friend, my heart hurts even more for you, even though as Christians you know Kevin is free of pain himself the pain of missing him will be forever. His unforgetable smile. I have never heard him say a negative thing except he wished the teachers wouldn’t give homework over the weekends…he found something positive in everything. We square danced, had classes, hung out, and just talked. I know God will walk with you and hold each of you in this time of sadness. He called Kevin home to suffer no more. We will all be together again soon; singing, dancing, and rejoicing in His precious name and Kevin will already be there welcoming his family and friends to see what he has witnessed before us. You are all in my heart and prayers.
Dear Kim,Blake and Amanda
I am working during Kevin’s funeral but please know that my hear goes with each of you and may God bless you and keep you through this adjustment period. Read Jeremiah 29:11 and it will give you hope for a future which God has given all of us. We love you and hope you will come often to visit at my pool or come hiking with me,Brian,Monique and Madison.
Love to all
Shannon ‘Mimi’ Clark-Monique’s mother
To Kevin’s family,
I consider it a privelge to have known Kevin and call him my Christian brother. We shared a love for flowers creating a special bond. He was truly talented and I will miss him greatly. I look back on the hectic times I helped in the shop and now miss them. It is difficult to find words of comfort, but what a joy knowing he is in the heavenly realms of flower fields where he can pick them…forever.
Dear Kim and Family,
I’m very sorry to hear the loss to your family. You and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug, Logan, Brady, Travis and Brooke Edwards
To Kevin’s Family – We are very sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and so young. You all are in our prayers. Love and God Bless – Chris and Donna Taylor and The Sampson family
Herron Family,
I was shocked to see Kevin’s picture in the obituaries today. Kevin was a good friend many years ago at Gashes Creek Baptist. He will be missed here, but praise Jesus we will see him again. I will pray for strength for all of you in this time of grief. May God bless you all.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindy
sorry for your loss i went to school with kevin may the lord be with you and bless your family
dear herron family~
so sad to hear about kevins passing. we went to erwin together & sang together in the chorale. what funny memories that i have of us cutting up anytime that we were not singing. as a family you must be empty right now, but also rejoicing that one day you (& i) will be seeing kevin again. only this time when we met, there will be no suffering or pain. may God wrap His arms around your family, especially his children as they try to understand this untimely death.
karen shipman doan
🙂
Kim, we were saddened to hear of Kevin’s passing. Our prayers are with you and the entire family in the days ahead. May God grant the peace that only He can provide during this difficult time.
We were called to Spartanburg on a family emergency just prior to coming to the visitation tonight. We would certainly have been there if we could have.
Dear Kim, Blake, Amanda & Family,
We are all so very sorry and saddened for your loss. All of you have always meant so much to us. God has a wonderful way of bringing special friends into our lives who you know are lifelong companions and we’re blessed to share that type of friendship with you.
You have and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. God’s plans don’t always make sense but He does have a plan and He knows all that you’re going through. We pray that you will feel His presence and comfort always, every step of the way. We will miss Kevin dearly here on this earth, but we know he’s rejoicing and celebrating with Jesus and we’ll look forward to seeing him again in heaven.
Dear Kim, Amanda, and Blake,
We were sorry to read of Kevin’s passing. Our deepest condolences to each of you and your extended family.
Phillip and Joyce Dover Evans
I am so sorry for you loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Cox Shepherd
Carolina Internal Medicine
Kim, We are both so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim, Blake, & Amanda,
Mom and Dad informed me of Kevin’s passing. I am very sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you Peace that he is no longer suffering, but rejoicing with Him in Heaven.
Much Love,
Beth, Blair, & Landon
Kim, Blake & Amanda,
I am so sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. I pray God is holding you close today and in the days to come. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
We wanted to let you all know that you are all in our prayers. God has a greater plan than we will ever know. Hannah, my daughter ,wanted to let your daughter know that she would be praying for her. (They go to school together. ) With greatest love and sympathy.
Loretta, Hannah & John Faircloth
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Herron Family during this
time of loss. Kevin was a dear friend and we will always remember
his friendly smile and the kindness he showed to others
Dear Kim, Children, Carroll & Peggy, I am writing to tell you that I did not get to the funeral due to a problem with my hip and I could not walk. It happened Saturday night and I was so hoping I could get there, but I could not ride in the car from SC or walk at the church. Please forgive me and Mike–I have never hated anything so badly because I wanted so to pay my last respects to Kevin who we so admired. We will try to see you all at a later date when I get over this. Again, our sympathy and deepest regards to each of you for losing the sweetest and kindest of people. I know God must be rejoicing with him for his great influence here on earth. Love to each, Joyce and Mike Bell
We are sorry to learn of Kevin’s death. Even in his suffering, he was an inspiration to many people. His kindness was beyond measure. We will be praying for the family in your time of sorrow. God destined Kevin to be an inspiration to many people.
Howard and Jewel Bridges
Kim,
Janice and I are so sorry for your loss. During our first years of marriage in Asheville, Kevin and yourself became such strong Christian friends and were always willing to be there for Janice and myself.
Even though we cannot always figure out God’s purpose for the pain we sometimes experience on earth, we definitely have the satisfaction that Jesus is now holding Kevin in his arms and there is no more pain. We will continue to pray for your family and please contact us if you need anything.
Mike and Janice
Dear family,
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. I grew up with Kevin at Deaverview Baptist and Erwin High School. I have fond memories of those years. He was a great person! His smile always lit up the room.
May God give all of you comfort and strength during this time.
You are never alone. He is always near.
My sympathy for your loss & my prayers for your comfort. I know the past few years have been a struggle for all of you. So sweet to know Kevin has peace with God now. May you feel blessings of peace as well.
Kim & Kids, Carroll and Peggy
I am so sorry to hear about Kevin, he was a wonderful person and will be missed. I remember all the fun we had blowing up hundreds of balloons during prom season, it felt like good old family fun, the girls and I at the store enjoyed it very much. My prayers are with your family during the months to come, and I’ll smile thinking of all the party’s in Heaven. Kevin will be the one showing up with flowers, decorations, & balloons. Blessings to you all.
i worked with kevinsbrother mike.sorry for your loss hope the lord is with all of you at this time of need.
Kim and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Kevin’s illness and passing. You were both such a part of Chris and I feeling welcome at West Asheville Baptist Church. I will never forget the determination and love that you guys poured out to plan and have Dayton’s first birthday party before Chris’ major surgery in Feb. 1997. There are many days that I think of you all and I am certainly a testimony that God will never leave your side Kim, even when you find it so hard to continue ‘life as usual.’ It will never be the same for you all, but you will find your new ‘usual’ I promise. What a blessing that you have the comfort to know that he is with Jesus without the physical suffering anymore. He is fully healed and enjoying the rewards of a faithful servant.I will pray for your strength and comfort for your aching soul and those of your precious children. God will ease the pain over time and you have the wonderful stories and memories to celebrate his life.
Lean on HIM and he will carry you as long as you need him to.
In Christ’s Love,
Jennifer Robinson Stephenson
You were the best dad in the world and I could not count the people at the funeral. You were the best uncle any one could have.I love you so much.
love,
Amanda
p.s.i will always be your little girl.