Benny Joseph Herford - Faith-And-Family

Benny J. Herford 90 of Sour Lake passed away on July 8, 2019, surrounded by family. He was a devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather, compassionate brother, and a helpful friend. He continued to be a hard worker to the very end of his life. He never left a project unfinished. His life reflected this virtue in every way. He was born to George & Winnie Herford in Batson, Texas on December 5, 1928. He retired from Sun Pipeline in Sour Lake as a district superintendent and was a member of First Baptist Church of Sour Lake.

His Civic activities included Lions club, Lower Neches Valley Water Conversation Authority, Hardin-Jefferson school board, Sour Lake City Council and Treasurer of the Sour Lake volunteer fire department. Recently he was honored with Old Timer of the year by the Sour Lake by the Sour Lake Chamber of Commerce:

He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Imogene Herford his parents, several siblings, and 2 grandsons.

He is survived by his son Jay & daughter in law Skyla Herford (Sour Lake), daughter Belinda & son in Law Don King(Longview), grandchildren Cody Herford (Sour Lake), Ashley King (Bedford) Greg King & wife Kristin (Edmond, OK) with great-grandsons Braden & Ryan.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Sour Lake First Baptist Church Building Fund.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday July 11, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at Guedry cemetery in Batson, with Reverend Bill Fabriguze and Dr. Duane Kelly officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Wednesday July 10, 2019, from 6:00P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Faith & Family Chapel.

Condolences

Barry & Cindy Herford And Family July 10, 2019

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Barbara Fesco July 10, 2019

Mr. Benny was an AWESOME man. I could expect him most everyday for lunch. He was so kind to ask how you were regardless of how he was doing. He will be missed by many and remain in my heart FOREVER. RIP MY SWEET ANGEL. No matter how busy I was , I found the time to go out in the dining room for my hug and kiss.

Teresa Attaway Dumphy July 10, 2019

Benny was a great friend to me. For many years, he did my income taxes for free because he considered me a "widow woman" in need of help. I know he did this for a number of other people in town. He refused any pay, saying he did it to keep his mind sharp. It must've helped because it was as sharp as ever as long as I knew him. I enjoyed visiting with him and Imogene when I would go pick up the taxes. Benny also gave much of his time to First Baptist Church, contributing greatly to getting the new church built. I was also privileged to be a member of the Lions Club with him and enjoyed taking our train different places with him and the guys. Until not too long ago, I got to see him every Friday at Fesco's where we both enjoyed her fried fish. Sour Lake has lost a faithful resident and will be missed by many. Rest in peace, Benny.