J. C. Herring, of Millport, AL (formerly of Homewood), born February 4, 1936, passed away September 28, 2008. He was a member of Christian Chapel Church of Christ in Lamar County. He retired from Wittichen Supply Company after 42 years, and was a distinguished member of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES), and a well-respected pioneer of the HVAC Industry. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Inez Herring; brothers, Jerome, Jarvis, Lorraine, Gerald, Donald; and sister Ora Lee Murphree.

Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Peggy Stripling Herring; sons Charles (Donna) of Hoover, AL and Mark (Rebecca) of Alabaster, AL; and grandchildren; Jacob, Rusty, Amanda, Emily, and Austin, and a host of nieces and nephews. He loved the Lord, the Church, his family, the company he worked for, and Auburn football. He was fun loving, and enjoyed a good laugh, and acappella gospel singing. He was a friend to all, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 30, from 6:00 – 9:00 at The Palisades Church of Christ – 625 Palisades Boulevard – Homewood, AL, and from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. Chapel services will be Wednesday, October 1, at 11:00 a.m. at the Church building, with Brother Ray Brunner officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.