Celebrating the life of
Bobby Franklin Herndon
December 14, 1933 - March 01, 2015
Colonel Bobby F. Herndon (Ret), 81, son of late Frank C. Herndon and Mary Lou Autry Herndon, spending the earliest years of his life in Belton, South Carolina where he attended Belton High School. He enlisted in the US Air Force in March 1951 and served in Korea during the Korean War. Colonel Herndon was assigned to the Second Bomb Wing at Hunter Air Base when he returned from Korea and spent the rest of his tour of duty march 1956.
He made Savannah his home for the remainder of his life. He spent a great deal of time and interest in the Jaycees, as well as being a 32nd Degree Mason member of Landrum Lodge No. 48, Free and Accepted Masons, Scottish Rite Lodge Consistory and Alee Temple, Valley of Savannah. He was an accomplished Pilot since 1952 and enjoyed being airborne at any time. In 2009, he was honored by the Commanders Club of Disabled Veterans as a Bronze Leader for his loyal and generous support. He served in the State Reserves for 21 years and retired as the Brigade Commander with four Battalions under his command.
He was an advocate of the law and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia to practice law in the Superior Courts of Georgia in 1968. He was also admitted to the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, State of Georgia, and the United States Federal Courts for the Southern District of Georgia at same time. He was also admitted to the Bar in District of Columbia, Washington D.C. as well as United states Court of Appeals in January 1981. He served as President of Savannah Trial Lawyers in 1981. Colonel Herndon was an advocate of the law and spent most of his work as a trial lawyer in most segments of the law and an appointed municipal court judge for the City of Savannah and the City of Thunderbolt.
Colonel Herndon was preceded in death by his twin daughters, Deborah J. Herndon on June 6, 1989 and Sheborah A. Herndon on July 8, 1989. He is survived by his daughter, Joy Herndon Garvin (Edward Garvin) of Savannah, Georgia; his twin granddaughters, Sarah and Matelynn Garvin, also of Savannah; and a grandson, Lucas Garvin of New York, NY.
Remembrances: Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or www.Alz.org
I just learned today of Bobby's passing and was greatly saddened by the news. I worked as his legal assistant for several years and he even talked me into being his Company Clerk in the Georgia State Guard and took me to a Muster one time in Millegeville. He was a very wise man, brilliant attorney and a true friend. I worked for him at the time of your sisters' passing. May he rest in eternal peace. I am so sorry for your loss and want you to know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kathleen Donovan, Savannah, GA
Dear Joy, Ed and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Your Dad and grandfather was a very special man and will be missed forever. May God surround you with HIS tender and loving care in the days and weeks ahead. My Love and Deepest Sympathy, Mary Alice
- Mary Alice Garvin, Savannah,, Ga,
Joy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Sue Sullivan, Savannah, Ga
Have know Bobby for many years , although have not heard or seen for sometime ,always sad to hear of a fellow bro's passing. Rest on my brother.
- Jackie Ray, Savannah , GA
I would like to express my condolences to the Herndon Family for the loss of your love one. May you find comfort in the loving words found at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4: "......the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials..."
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
Heartfelt condolences, Joy and Ed. God's blessing of peace and comfort to you & your family during this sad time.
- Diane and Skip Sasser, Tybee Island, GA
I am so sorry to hear that Bobby has passed. I have known him for many years as a friend, business partner and lawyer. Our breakfast at the Waffle House on Abercorn won't be the same without him. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
- Don Lusk, Savannah, Ga
Sorry to see that Bobby had passed away. He was a good guy.
- Bob White, Greensboro, Ga
Sorry to see that Bobby had passed away. He was a good guy.
- Bob White, Greensboro, Ga
So sorry for your loss. Bobby was a good friend and we will really miss him. Although we have not seen him much Iin the last few years we have a lot of good memories of him.. He was always upbeat and had a way of making you feel good when you were with him. God be with you through this trying time.
- Al and Pat St Lawrennce, Savannah, GA
My deepest condolence to the Herndon family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces.(Isaiah 25:8). Also during the days to come, may Mr. Herndon's sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
I just learned today of Bobby's passing and was greatly saddened by the news. I worked as his legal assistant for several years and he even talked me into being his Company Clerk in the Georgia State Guard and took me to a Muster one time in Millegeville. He was a very wise man, brilliant attorney and a true friend. I worked for him at the time of your sisters' passing. May he rest in eternal peace. I am so sorry for your loss and want you to know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kathleen Donovan, Savannah, GA
Dear Joy, Ed and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Your Dad and grandfather was a very special man and will be missed forever. May God surround you with HIS tender and loving care in the days and weeks ahead. My Love and Deepest Sympathy, Mary Alice
- Mary Alice Garvin, Savannah,, Ga,
Joy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Sue Sullivan, Savannah, Ga
Have know Bobby for many years , although have not heard or seen for sometime ,always sad to hear of a fellow bro's passing. Rest on my brother.
- Jackie Ray, Savannah , GA
I would like to express my condolences to the Herndon Family for the loss of your love one. May you find comfort in the loving words found at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4: "......the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials..."
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
Heartfelt condolences, Joy and Ed. God's blessing of peace and comfort to you & your family during this sad time.
- Diane and Skip Sasser, Tybee Island, GA
I am so sorry to hear that Bobby has passed. I have known him for many years as a friend, business partner and lawyer. Our breakfast at the Waffle House on Abercorn won't be the same without him. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
- Don Lusk, Savannah, Ga
Sorry to see that Bobby had passed away. He was a good guy.
- Bob White, Greensboro, Ga
Sorry to see that Bobby had passed away. He was a good guy.
- Bob White, Greensboro, Ga
So sorry for your loss. Bobby was a good friend and we will really miss him. Although we have not seen him much Iin the last few years we have a lot of good memories of him.. He was always upbeat and had a way of making you feel good when you were with him. God be with you through this trying time.
- Al and Pat St Lawrennce, Savannah, GA
My deepest condolence to the Herndon family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces.(Isaiah 25:8). Also during the days to come, may Mr. Herndon's sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
