of Jonesboro, AR
March 11, 1945 - December 21, 2023
Charles Thomas ''Tommy'' Herndon, 78, of Jonesboro passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born on March 11, 1945 in Cairo, IL to Horace and Juanita (Mohundro) Herndon. Tommy served in the United States National Guard and worked at General Electric for 32 years before retiring. He was a deacon and a minister at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was a musician, a comedian and a wood worker.
Tommy is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lloyd and Bill Herndon and a sister, Wilma Gibson.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 58 years, Ruth Ann (Gallion) Herndon; a son, Robert Herndon (Christie); a daughter, Becky Wade (Mark); grandchildren, Holly Wade of Florida, Tanner Wade (Amber) of Arkansas, Andrew Herndon (Kodi) of Arkansas and Maddie Herndon of Arkansas; great-grandchildren, Addison Parnell of Arkansas and Aiden Herndon of Arkansas; a brother, Michael Herndon (Scotty) of Illinois; a sister, Susie Cox (Richard) of Oklahoma; a special brother in law, Frank Gibson; a special sister in law, Donna Gallion and many other friends, family and loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 11am on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro, AR, with Wynndel King and Bill Legere officiating. Burial will follow at Gibson Cemetery.
A visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Ryan Harris, David Hudson, Daniel Melton, Mark Cambell, Eric Adams and Lonnie King Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be the congregation of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Austin White, Tanner Wade and Andrew Herndon.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
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12 Condolence(s)
Linda Gipson
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Ruth Ann, I am so sorry ! I just saw it on Facebook! I’m rarely on there so I know I miss a lot! May God hold you close, giving you comfort and peace you need now and on down the road! Love, and especially prayers, for you and your family !
Sandra Tucker
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
What a legacy this sweet loving man left for his family! He was loved by so many! If you knew Tom Herndon, you know where he's forever residing! Much love to his family during this time of saying see you later! Love you sweet cousin!
Marcia Hillard -Towell
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
There will never be better neighbors or better friends than Tommy and Ruth Herndon.
God has blessed me richly through them and I am grateful for them. I'm sure Tommy's pickin' & grinnin' up in Heaven like he never could have imagined possible. I love you all.
Robert and Carol Rhein
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Our sympathy and prayers are with you. We will miss you, Neighbor.
Trudi Simmons
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Ruth Ann, so very sorry for your great loss. I remember meeting both of yall at Church with my mother in law and father in law, Louise and Henry Simmons. And praying you have many wonderful, cherished memories of Tommy to help sustain you. May God forever bless you and yours.
Lori Dial
Saturday, December 23, 2023
My heart is full of fond memories of Mr. Tommy and you all. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the abundant joy he gave, and his loved ones he cherished. I’m blessed to have counted him as a friend. My prayers for comfort are with you all, and I know he’s up there making the angels and the saints laugh. Love you all.
Willie Garner
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Good bye my great friend. “May we feel that it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting. May we keep the memories of your virtues green and fragrant forever.”
Until we meet again.
Angie & Barry Joiner
Saturday, December 23, 2023
What a GREAT loss. Mr Tommy was so loved and appreciated for all his talents and goodness. He was an encourager and always full of joy- He made a Huge difference in my life and everyones.
Rest in peace Sir.??????
Love,
The Joiner Family
Barry, Angie & Kids bum
Ginger Harris
Friday, December 22, 2023
So sorry for your loss, He sure put up a good fight. Now he has a new body, no pain, can breathe without all the tubes!! Love you girl!!!
Sherry Brooks
Friday, December 22, 2023
Tommy was one of a kind! Such a kind man who I know loved the Lord and his family very much. Praying for all of you as you face the days and weeks ahead! I love you all, sweet cousins!!
Laura Hawkins Ward
Friday, December 22, 2023
Dear Ruth and family. I'm sorry for your great loss and am continuing in prayer. I rejoice with Him and look forward to our reunion with the Savior. Forever thankful to have come to know and hear Tommy bring the Word, at Immanuel. He was a wonderful minister. Love and prayers. God bless.
Kellie Pettig
Friday, December 22, 2023
Dear Uncle Tom, I wish I could have been around you more. You're a great person and will be sadly missed. Love your niece Kellie ??