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Donald Wayne Herring, 74, of Witter; passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Washington Regional Medical Center, in Fayetteville. He was born Tuesday, January 29, 1952, at Fort Worth, Texas; to JB and Johnnie Belle Grissom Herring. Donald married Wanda Kay Lovell Herring on Saturday, February 2, 1985, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and together they built a loving family, raising three children—Tonya, Josh, and Dee Dee. Following the loss of his father, he was raised with care and guidance by his mother and stepfather, RC Scudday. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps as a jet engine mechanic, a role that reflected his strong work ethic and skillful hands. After retiring from the military, he continued to serve his community as a custodian for the Huntsville School District. He had a natural talent for working with his hands and enjoyed tinkering with motors, often able to fix or build just about anything. Donald found peace in the outdoors and took great pleasure in riding motorcycles. He also had a playful, mischievous sense of humor and was known for pranking those around him, bringing laughter and lighthearted moments to family and friends. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, JB Herring, and RC and Johnnie Scudday. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Herring, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Sayward Herring, of Huntsville; two daughters and one son-in-law, Tonya Marie and Richard Lane, of Creedmoore, North Carolina and Dee Dee Lynn Herring, of Deland, Florida; five sisters and two brothers-in-law, LaRita and John Snider, of Huntsville, LaRitha Walsh, of Fayetteville, Rose Marie Arizmendi, of San Francisco, California, Francine and Richard Vincent, of Palm Springs, California, and Judy Mitchell, of Bentonville; and two brothers and one sister-in-law, Jack and Patty Herring, of Lexington, South Carolina, Charlie Scudday, of Witter. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Ranson Herring, Mason Lane, Mathis Lane, Talon Herring, Silas Lane, and Shepard Herring. The family will receive friends 1:30 PM-2:00 PM, Friday, May 1, 2026, at Brashears Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 2:00 PM, with Jack Herring officiating. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

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Donald Wayne Herring

January 29, 1952 - April 26, 2026