Edward "Red" L. Herron Jr.'s Obituary
Edward L. Herron Jr., affectionately known as “Red” to those who knew and loved him, passed away peacefully at his home in Cinnaminson, NJ, with his family by his side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Edward and Henrietta Herron, Red was 90 years old.
He was the beloved husband of Ida Theresa Herron (nee McCabe) for 66 years. Cherished father of John Edward (Jack), Therese Ann Barry and husband Joe, Michael James and Marci, Gary Leonard and Karen, Steven Arch and Cheryl, Joseph Robert and Danelle.
Devoted grandfather of Kristen Rogers (nee Barry) and husband Tim, Patrick and Katie Barry; Sammie Jo and Allie Herron; Skylar and wife Kait, Avery and Shannyn Herron; Noelle and Chloe Herron; Casey and Carly Herron.
Loving great grandfather for Teagan Herron and Remi Grey Rogers.
Brother to Arch James Herron.
Red was a veteran who served in the United States Army from 1953-1955.
He spent his working life in the trucking industry as a terminal manager and freight agent, associating with several companies but finishing with Myles Transportation in Cinnaminson, NJ where he made many lifelong friends. Additionally, Red served on the board of trustees for Lakeview Memorial Cemetery and leaves cherished friends there as well.
Red was lifelong sports fanatic. After wife “Terry”, Baseball was his passion. While graduating from Pittsburgh University he pitched for their baseball team as well as for the United States Army team while stationed in San Antonio, TX. In 1961 he brought that passion for the game to Southern New Jersey and Cinnaminson Township. He established successful teams based in Cinnaminson in the old Riverfront Baseball League as well as in the Rancocas Valley Baseball League. His may years as a manager and league officer were capped with his induction into the South Jersey Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005. Of more consequence were his sixty years of associations and fellowship with coaches, players, umpires and fans who could count on seeing “Reds” at ballparks and diamonds throughout South Jersey. Most important were his “second family” of players who could always rely on his friendship at the ballpark and in life.
Services will be held privately for Red. Please feel free to leave memories and notes on his obituary page for the family. In lieu of flowers please feel welcome to donate to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice @ SamaritanNJ.org in Red’s name.
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