Carol E. "Tex" Herring, 76, of 136 Wilson Street died Thursday Jan.
5 in his home after an illness.
He leaves his wife of 53 years Frankie (Doyle) Herring, two sons Mark E.
and his wife Lynne G. Herring and Stephen A. Herring both of Spencer, a
daughter LeeAnn and her husband Roger E. Pontbriand, Jr. of Spencer, a
sister Martha Smith of San Antonio, Texas, six grandchildren, Sean, Megan,
Heather, Jillian, Ryan & Stephanie and two nephews. He was pre-deceased by
a brother Lewis Herring.
Mr. Herring was born in Eagle Pass, Texas son of Clarence G. and Helen
(Lassig) Herring. He was a Supervisor at New England Telephone Co. for 35
years, retiring in 1990. He served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed
gardening, reading and Wednesday night taco's with his entire family.
The funeral will be held Saturday Jan. 7 at 11:00 a.m. in J. HENRI MORIN
& SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. Calling hours are from
9:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at the convenience of the family
in Mary, Queen of the Rosary Cemetery, Spencer. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to Hospice Care Network, 120 Thomas Street, Worcester,
MA 01608