Tom Herrington

A loving husband, devoted father, and friend to many, Tom, 81, died peacefully on September 20, 2017 surrounded by family. Mr. Herrington was born in Rison, Arkansas and was a lifelong resident of North Vacherie, Louisiana since 1972. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret Kliebert Herrington; children, Judy (Rowdy) Oubre, Michael (Janine) Herrington, and Sandra Rodrigue; His cherished grandchildren, Payton and Jacie Oubre, Ross (Brittney) Herrington, and Elliot Rodrigue; great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Rhett Herrington; brothers, George (Myrtle), Fred (June), John (Anne), Hardy (Tabitha); sisters, Ruth (Max), Donnie, Cescel & Ethel (twins), and Ola (Ronnie). He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoody and Ola Mae Puckett Herrington; family, Bill and Juanita Herrington, Bernice (James) Reed, Lee Herrington (Linda), Steve Mull, Floyd Golden, and Tommie Luker. Due to extensive injuries after 34 years of service, Tom retired from Avondale Shipyard in 1997. Tom belonged to the Vacherie Fire Department. He loved gardening and helping people. However, he enjoyed his family the most and visits from his extended grandchildren. He was a true “Family Man”. Tom was born February 22, 1936 in Cleveland County, Arkansas to Hoody “Bernice” and Ola Mae Puckett Herrington. He was raised in the Macedonia (Smith Township) community, near Rison, Arkansas; attended Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and graduated from Rison High School. Tom spent two years in Arkansas U.S. Army and trained in Germany for the Cuban Uprise. Thanks to Amelie Morvant, Jan Scioneaux, Barbara Powell, Carmen Batiste, Mrs. Olga Dufrene (Grandma), Father Vincent Dufrene, STAT-Therapist Nurses, Thibodaux General 4th, A.M.C. Staff, St. Joseph Hospice Nurse Dedra, Angel, Miss Te with special thanks to Dr. Dirk Ory, Tom’s longterm physician and friend for many years; and lastly, Dr.Raja Talluri, Dr. Weime, Dr. Perez and Dr. Juke. A visitation was held in his honor at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Tim Allen and Father Matthew officiating. The burial followed in St. Philip Cemetery Mausoleum. ROSE LYNN FUNERAL SERVICES, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA was in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com