Randy Carroll Herron
September 19, 1951 ~ August 29, 2013
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Randy Carroll Herron, 61, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was the only child of the late Marvin and Allene Herron.
Randy was employed with Square D for 5 years, and Kearfott for 35 years. He was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church, and served as an usher.
He was a loving father and devoted husband. His wife, girls, and grandchildren were the joy of his life. He had a heart of gold, and loved the Lord and his church.
Randy coached softball and baseball at Hominy Valley, being involved with the Hominy Valley Youth for more than 15 years.
Randy was an avid hunter, learning this at a young age from his dad. He will be missed by those who hunted with him on a regular basis. We're gonna miss you, but we'll see you soon on your hunting ground in Heaven.
Randy is survived by his wife, Jackie Brown Herron; daughters Abby Davis and husband Dale, and Christina Ammons and husband Ryan; step-daughter April Williams (Danny Hamlin); grandchildren Gage Herron, Heath Ammons, and Rylan Ammons; and step-grandchildren Holt Hamlin and Tori Ammons.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at Pole Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dennis Thurman and the Rev. Dr. Kelvin Moseley officiating.
His family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the church, prior to the service.
A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pole Creek Baptist Church, 96 Snow Hill Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I am thinking of you all, praying God gives you the strength you need and remembering what a precious family you have.
Jackie and Girls, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. Randy was a great person always had a smile and always ready to give a hug. Love you all!!
Dear Jackie & Girls,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your & our loss of Randy’s life here on earth. He always had a sweet smile and a gift of gab making everyone always enjoy talking to him. We love you and are praying for your peace that passes all understanding:))
Love You,
Tommy & Peggy
So thankful to have known this man of God for such a long time and for the life he demonstrated in his daily walk.His love for his girls and grandchildren are so memorable as was his love for ALL his family..Well done thy good and faithful servant.Join your parents for a grand reunion.
It was a great priviledge to get to coach baseball with Randy. He was great with the kids and was always fun to be around.
All the coaches learned as much from him as the kids did. I will think of Randy every time I step on the fields at Hominy Valley.
My thoughts are with his family.
I was saddened to hear if Randy’s passing. I grew up in church with him as a young girl! We went to Horney Heights then to Zephyr Hills. My deepest condolences to the family! He was one of the sweetest men I ever knew!! God Bless you and your family !!!
Jackie,Abby, Gage and family–It was an honor and pleasure to coach with Randy and get to know him better. We will always remember the kindness he showed us with helping fix Christina’s therapeutic stroller system so she could have a view of the back side of Enka Lake. He greatly loved his family and was so proud of each of you. His encouraging words to all the young baseball players will be remembered and we will think of him every time we walk upon the field. May God comfort you during your time of sorrow and wrap his everlasting arms around each of you.
Jeff and Kim Palmer
I am so sorry for the loss of Randy at such a young age. I have fond memories of riding bikes with him at my Aunt Evelyn’s. He had a nickname for me that I will never forget. I loved his big smile.
Jackie and girls and family: Will be praying for you in the days ahead. Sorry for your loss. Carolyn and Gerald Stamey
Randy and I had both arrived at the hospital to visit our Aunt Evelyn. We were truly happy to see each other and had a fun conversation. One of the things he shared with me was his daughter’s recent marriage.His hopes for her to have a great future. His love for his wife. Randy was a kind heart.
Jackie and family,you are in our prayers and thoughts in the passing of your loved one, Randy. He will greatly missed at church, especially that smile! This is our loss, but Heaven’s gain. There is a lot of rejoicing now in Heaven as he joins his loved ones.
Prayers for all, Joe and Linda Austin.
Jackie and family, our hearts are breaking for all of you. We have so many great memories of Randy from all the time we spent together on many different ballfields through the years. He was a ‘GOOD MAN’ through and through and loved his family dearly. We wil be out of town this weekend but please know that we will be with you in our thoughts and prayers.
Brent and Sarah Blankenship
Prayers for the entire family! I will always remember how sweet he was to put up with me and Christina cheering in the living room! Love and prayers from Texas!
Kendra & family
I am so sorry for the loss of Randy. I pray and hope that God with be your source of strength during this difficult time.
To all of Randy’s family . . . we are so sorry for your loss. We worked with Randy at Kearfott. Know that we will keep all of you in our prayers, and may God give you comfort as only He can. Randy is safe in the arms of Jesus now. Love and prayers.
I worked with Randy for 10 years. He was my friend, my neighbor, and I will greatly miss him. I find great joy in knowing that he has enjoyed his glorious reunion with his mom and dad. All of his family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Michael, Christen, and Cooper Cathy.
You will be missed Uncle Randy! Thank you for the laughs and good times when I would come visit as a kid. You were and are loved by so many. I’m thankful that I will see you again someday. Love and prayers!
Luke and Mandi Moseley
Thinking of all of the family…praying you find comfort during this difficult time through your family members and friends.
I worked with Randy. He was always a great man to be around. I know he will be missed.
The name ‘Randy Herron’ just brings a smile and fond memories to both my husband and me. Gary grew up with Randy and we both went to Erwin with him. And always when we saw him, there was so much friendliness and kindness. He ALWAYS talked about his family and was interested in our lives. He surely was a good human being and we are blessed that he was our friend. Our condolences to his family and to all of us that knew him.
During our high school years, Randy always wore a smile; indication of inner peace! I had a couple of business classes with him and the friendships he formed, respected and cherished were numerous. Randy, although I have not since seen you, you influenced many and will be missed. Prayers to and for his family!
Jackie and family,we’re truly sorry for your loss.Randy has been my friend for as long as I can remember.I always enjoyed playing softball against his team,he was a true Christian and that showed through his sportsmanship .He will be missed .Our thoughts and prayers are with you,Buzzy and Edith Shaft
Randy, It was a pleasure getting to know you. You were a man of his word, you displayed the highest dignity anyone could ask for.Once you married Jackie, you immediately accepted my daughter as one of your own, that I want to thank you for. It definately display great character. You will be missed by many, but keep the gates open, your loved ones will be seeing you again someday and you can catch up on all the things you missed with them. RIP ,,a friend, David
Dear Jackie and family,
We are sending our sincere condolences to you for your loss.
Christina and Abby,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a wonderful, kindhearted man. It was a joy knowing him from Zephyr Hills Freewill Baptist Church in the earlier years. May the Lord give you comfort during this time knowing that he is up in Heaven. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss…..I know all of you must be devastated….and my prayers are with you….He was a good man and loved by all that knew him….all I can say is that God needed another angel and they called him home….he will so be missed. My Deepest Sympathy, Jewel Atwood
Dear Jackie, Christina, Abby and family,
Kathy and I were saddened to hear of Randy’s death. We appreciated so much his checking on us this past Monday while I was hospitalized and later had a heart stress test. He was truly a brother to us, we loved him dearly, and will miss him! We look forward to the day when we all get to heaven and will see Randy again. May God comfort your hearts and give you peace in these days is our prayer! We love you all!
Jackie, Christina, Abby.Randy, was a great friend a man of high morals and character. He was devoted to his family and friends, an asset to the community which is why we can’t understand why he had to leave us so early. No one ever spent time in the mountains and came out and said ‘I had a bad day.’We were fortunate to have spent many quality days hunting with he and Marvin. I miss you buddy.
We were so saddened to learn of Randy’s passing. He was a wonderful man and know he will be greatly missed by all. We are praying for you and know that God will bring you great comfort.
Jackie and Family
I am so sorry to hear about Randy, I will miss his smile and laugh as I know everyone that knew him will. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie and Family
I am so sorry to hear about Randy, I will miss his smile and laugh as I know everyone that knew him will. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie and Family
I am so sorry to hear about Randy, I will miss his smile and laugh as I know everyone that knew him will. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our prayers are with the family. We worked with Randy for many years. He was a good friend and a good co-worker. We loved him very much. May god give you strength and peace in this time of sorrow.
Dear Jackie,Christina, Abbie and other family members,
I feel I have lost a member of my family. Randy has always been such a part of our family. Words cannot express my sorrow. I will always remember the precious times and memories we have shared with Randy. My love and prayers are with all of you.
Abby and Family
In this world God puts people in your life for a reason and we are thankful He placed Randy in ours. We have memories that will last forever. Your dad’s character was one to be proud of. You know what your family means to us and we love you
My husband I both went to school at Erwin with Randy and I worked with him at Square D. Not long ago, we saw and spoke with him, still exemplifying his friendly attitude. We are sorry for your loss and pray that God will comfort you in this time of sorrow and loss.
Sharon Robinson Moore
Samuel A Moore, Jr.
We are so sorry Jackie to hear of your loss. We know Randy is in a much better place now. No more suffering or pain.
Jackie, we are saddened to hear of Randy’s passing and the loss that you and the family are going through. We will not be able to attend the visitation on Sunday, but will be with you in spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Randy and I had several classes together in high school and he was a great friend. My prayers are with your family that God will give you peace and comfort.
Randy and I had several classes together in high school and he was a great friend. My prayers are with your family that God will give you peace and comfort.
So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. My brother and I grew up with him in church and dearly loved his parents. I have lived out of town for many years and have not been able to keep up with Randy but have inquired about him through other friends over the years. My sincere sympathy goes out to his family. Peggy
Deepest condolences to Randy’s wife and children. Having grown up knowing Randy and his parents, Randy was truly one of a kind. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Pat Grooms Forbes
Erwin High, Class of ’70
Harry & Ruby Grooms
Dear Jackie, I am thinking about you and your girls and family and feel so sad for your loss. We are still much too young to go through this type of loss, which for me, makes it hard to believe. I have you in my prayers and thoughts.
Jackie, (and family) I often feel that loved ones that left before me are still around in many small ways. I hope that the words below will comfort you at times you’re feeling lonely, as they do for me. Randy will always be with you.
Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am a diamond glint of snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle Autumn’s rain. When you wake in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die.
Jackie and family so sorry to hear about Randy. May all the wonderful memories bring you some comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you.
Teresa, Jerry, Candace, Samantha, & Chris
Ben, Wayne, Charles Garren,and family
We were shocked to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry we are. Hold tight to those wonderful memories. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
We are shocked and extremely saddened to hear about precious Randy. He IS a good man, a encourager, loves people, but more importantly….loves God. While he has been transformed, we are left behind to miss him. We are all better people for having known him. We love you and are praying for all of you.
We are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and your family.
Jackie and Family,
We lift you up to the Lord for Him to fill you with His perfect peace and grace. Draw closer to Him and He will shelter you in his loving arms and strengthen your faith. Randy will be missed by all of us, but Rory will now get to show him the ‘sights’ of heaven. What a great reunion day we have to look forward to.
We love you in Jesus,
Royce & Gwenda
Jackie and family, You are in my prayers.
Jackie & Family I’m so sorry for your loss he will be greatly missed. Prayers to you all,
God bless. Cathi
Randy and I were at Erwin for a couple of years at the same time, then worked together in the toolroom at Square D. I remember Randy being upbeat and always willing to help out anyone in need. He practiced what he believed. When Randy learned that I had been laid off at Square D, He called me and said, I have you a job at Kearfott starting next week, if you want it. I went to work again with Randy at Kearfott for 9 months, then returning to Square D when they recalled me back. Randy helped me out in a time of need and I will never forget him and his friendship.
I know Randy will be missed, our loss, Heaven’s gain. The world would be a much better place if there were more people like Randy in it. Thanks again Randy, your friend, Stevie Sharpe
Jackie, Christina, Abby and family,
We join the host of family and friends who are praying for you as you walk through this grief journey with hope. We pray for God’s sufficient grace and peace. We thank God for Randy’s life and treasure precious memories with him. Oh how we look forward with you to our heavenly reunion!
Jackie heard about Randy, heart felt prayers for you and your family for your loss. He was a great man
Dear Herron Family:
We are shocked to learn of Randy’s passing. I just heard it a little bit ago. We remember Randy from our days at Zephyr Hills and the great worship, fun and laughter we all had. Randy always had a smile on his face and loved to tease back and forth. When I think of a ‘gentleman’ Randy Herron comes to mind. Abby and Christina you WILL see your daddy one day again soon. May God wrap his loving arms around and comfort you. We are so sorry for your loss!
I worked with Randy for quite sometime at Kearfott. We were really great friends. He would text me almost everyday before lunchtime to see what I was going to stop off and bring him. After I got laid off a couple of months ago, we still stayed in contact. We always called each other ‘my love’. I will truly miss you My Love. We will see each other again on the other side.
the lord works in ways we dont understand but is his will abby and christina my heart goes to you both and know that he has no more worries as he is with the lord love you both very much
Jackie and family our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time please know we are just a phone call away if you need anything.
Dear Jackie and family.I worked fished and hunted with Randy.Our work benches were next to each other and I have some great memories of Randy.He truly loved his wife,daughters and friends.He always had a open ear and I will miss him greatly.May God bless his family.Mike
Christina, Abby, Jackie and all members of the family. We were sadden to hear about Randy. We pray for God’s perfect peace and comfort for all of you for the days ahead. When things are overwhelming just say, ‘Jesus’ and that name will calm you and send peace.
First of all, my condolences to Jackie, Christina,and Abby. My phone rang and a low tone voice I heard someone say ‘ Dad its Randy.’ Immediately my mind started clicking threw hundreds of still old timey photos of Randy and I coaching ball together. It clicked from Hominey Valley, Asheboro,Charlotte,Owen,Fairview,Jacksonville Fla.,and yes even the world series in New Orleans. I would always get to the games early hoping I would see that green truck of Randy’s, I always saw it and in my mind I said yeah Randy is here to pitch to the girls before the game. He could underhand pitch to the girls just right to help them get there timing down. Randy was a great family man and my daughter Leslie and I will miss him terribly! I know Randy is walking those Streets of Gold with my mom. May God Bless his Family. And I myself will never forget my buddy Randy. Gary Davis
Dear Herron family,
Our hearts have saddend with the news of Randy’s passing. So many great memories at HV with us all together. Randy was always there for not just his kids, but ‘all Kids’. The fun and laughter we shared doesn’t see m that long ago. Seeing Randy every Sunday morning as an usher at PCBC was always a treat. Our prayers go out to the entire family.
Love to all,
Kim, Mike ,Matt and Katie Dawson
Daddy,
I still can’t believe that you are gone. It was so hard losing granddaddy and grandmother, and even my baby, but losing you is a different hurt. I want to feel your arms around me, but physically I can’t, but I know that I am wrapped in your arms and always will be. I will always be your little girl. I will miss your wake up and goodnight calls, the sound of your voice, your smell, every single thing about you. You were and still are the absolute most wonderful father anyone could ask for. Though I feel our time was cut short and there were so many more times, laughs, and memories we could have made, I know God needed you more. No more hurt daddy, you are home. And I know I will see you again one day. Until then I will keep you so deep in my heart and mind. Dale, Gage, and myself will ALWAYS remember what a wonderful man you were. I love you so much more than I could ever tell you. 1-4-3.
We are so sadden to hear of Randy’s passing. You all are in our prayers.
Love, Mark & Kim