Celebrating the life of
Thomas R. Herndon
July 24, 1953 - January 24, 2014
SAVANNAH - Thomas Richardson Herndon, 60, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on January 23, 2014, in Savannah, Georgia.
Tom was born in Aiken, South Carolina on July 24, 1953. The family moved to Savannah, Georgia in 1961 where his father, Richard Holman Herndon began to practice law. He graduated from Jenkins High School in 1971 where he was a member of the football team. He graduated from Newberry College in 1975 with a degree in Political Science and was a member and President of Kappa Alpha Order. While at Newberry, he was chosen to work in Washington, D.C. in the late Senator Strom Thurmond's office.
After graduation, Tom worked as a claims adjuster for Nationwide Insurance Company while attending John Marshall School of Law. He graduated from John Marshall in 1980 and was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1981. While in law school Tom served as vice chancellor of the Mu Beta Epsilon Legal Fraternity. He was a member of the American and Georgia Bar Associations, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Tom was Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy was named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyer's Association. He was a member of the Savannah Golf Club and the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.
Tom loved spending time with family, especially enjoying fishing, crabbing and boating activities. He loved playing golf and was most at home in the company of friends. He never met a stranger and was such a compassionate and caring friend to everyone he came in contact with during his life.
Tom is preceded in death by his mother, Nelle Richardson Herndon and father, Richard Holman Herndon, both of Savannah, Georgia.
Tom is survived by his wife, Paula McNair Herndon, his daughters, Meredith Nelle Herndon and Madison Ruth Herndon, his sister, Jan Herndon Easterwood Mark of Lithia Springs, Georgia, and brothers, Robert Holman Herndon Diane of Savannah, Georgia and Richard Gaston Herndon Gaye of Tallahassee, Florida. He is also survived by nephews Matthew Easterwood Joy, and Jaston Herndon, nieces, Lori Herndon Waddell B.J., Leigh Herndon, and Stephany Herndon BryantChristopher. He is also survived by his mother in law Betty Holland of Manassas, Georgia, brother in laws Lt. Col. George Howard McNair Julie of Tampa, Florida and Glynn Elliott McNair Diane of Manassas, Georgia and sister in law Donna Cochran Tom of Camarillo, California.
Visitation will be from 4 until 6 on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Home at 7200 Hodgson Memorial Dr.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 on Monday, January 27, 2014, at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church with Reverend Jim Morrow officiating.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the Savannah Bar Association members.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Lindsey's Place at 35 Romerly Road, Savannah, Georgia, 31411, Isle of Hope Methodist Church at 412 Parkersburg Road, Savannah, GA 31406 or a charity of your choice.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
To my favourite Attorney and friend fom solana plaines and family you represented me so well gone but never forgotten i heart broken to have received this news so late may your soul rest in peace
- Solana Plaines, Savannah, GA
With deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you be comforted by the words of Isaiah 25:8 'He will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
My condolences to the Herndon extended family. As a sophomore at Jenkins, I was tasked with raising funds for our class with a Student-Faculty Basketball Game. Tom came to the rescue by volunteering to organize the student basketball team. I've never forgotten his enthusiasm and generosity.
- Maureen Farrell Eason, Savannah, GA
I worked at the BP station in Isle of Hopefrom1994-2007 and waited on Tom when he came by the station. Always in a good mood and a pleasure to have as not only a customer, but a friend. My prayers go out to his family
- Joey Costa, Savannah, GA
My dearest Paula, Meredith and Madison, Tom and your Dad was a very dear nephew-in-law to us because he loved my special Paula and his girls. He had a kind and generous heart and touched many lives in so many special ways. Please know that you are always in my prayers and thoughts and hold such a special place in my heart. I love you all. We pray for God's peace,comfort, love and strength for you and the girls. We also pray for strength and peace for your family and Tom's family. We all love you so dearly. We love you, Gail and Greg
- Gail and Greg Jacobson, Chico, CA
Keeing Paula, Madison and Meredith in my prayers. Love you
- Roshelle Davis, Savannah, GA
Very sorry for your loss. I knew of Tom and met Tom through his brother Bob, who worked with me and coached for me at Jenkins. Proverbs 3:5-6.
- Tim Adams, Savannah, GA
I have known Tom over the years even though we were not close friends. I remember the last time I saw Tom, It was at the doctors office in the Lewis Cancer Center. I could not believe Tom was in the shape he was at that time. I know he was a fighter and how much he loved life. My condolences to his family.
- Frank G. Murray, Savannah, GA
We are thinking about your family and praying for you. The Thachers
- Jane Thacher, Savannah, GA
Bob,Diane and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming weeks.
- Claiborne and Rosemary Lewis, Savannah, GA
our prays are with you
- gene & cathy branch, savannah, GA
Dear Jan, Ricky and Bob I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful person that I'm proud to have known. Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.
- Jenny Carter, Ridgeland, SC
Dear Jan, Ricky and Bob I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful person that I'm proud to have known. Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.
- Jenny Carter, Ridgeland, SC
Such old memories of my wonderful teen years come to me with the passing of Tom,,,the times with tom,bob,John,Sammy and Margaret riding round isle of hope remind me of a happy time. We sure had fun and a lot of laughs! Over the years I would see Tom and there was always a hug,a smile and the hearty laugh. Rest in peace my old friend.
- Sandi Elliott Ambrose, Savannah, GA
Prayers with this family as you celebrate Tom's life.
- Marsha Tolbert, Savannah, GA
Sorry for your loss.
- Donna Reed, Dalton, GA
My brother Johnny and I were so fortunate that the Herndons moved two doors down from us when they first came to Savannah. Parkersburg Court, Isle of Hope, was new back then, and was an incredible place to grow up. Tom's parents brought us 4 new friends-Rick, Jan, Bob, and Tom. Tom was a little younger than us, but the friendship that we developed lasted a lifetime. I will always remember how much fun he was to be around. You had to smile when you were talking to Tom Herndon. The four of us Bob, Tom,Johnny and I, had a favorite dog in the neighborhood named 'Jerry' that we never forgot. Tom will be missed by so many people. May God help you all cope with this loss now, and forever. Greg Burch
- Greg Burch, Savannah, GA
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Sid Stokes, Anderson, SC
We didn't know Tom unfortunate for us, but we do know Jan and the love she shared with Tom. Steve and I will keep your beautiful family in our prayers for a long time. May you all find peace.
- Barbara Emberson, Douglasville, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with this family during this difficult time. Sending our love. Denny and Mary Ann
- Dennis & Mary Ann Detmer, Lawrenceburg, IN
A great man with a great family.
- Melinda, Savannah, GA
my deepest sympathies to the Herndon Family.our prayers are with him and i know he is in a better place.To his his brother BobCoach i am thinking of you and my prayers are with you as well,god Bless you
- mike cohen, savanna, GA
I only knew Tom from seeing he and his beautiful family in the Anchor service at our church. Their smiles, pleasant greetings, handshakes and togetherness always warmed my heart. I wish I had known him better. God Bless Tom and his family.
- Irma Larrimore, Savannah, GA
My heart breaks for all of you. Even though I only knew him for a short while, I could see that he was a wonderful man. I regret that I was not able to get to know him better. My thoughts are with you all as you go through this most difficult time.
- Jennifer Macha, Savannah, GA
To my favourite Attorney and friend fom solana plaines and family you represented me so well gone but never forgotten i heart broken to have received this news so late may your soul rest in peace
- Solana Plaines, Savannah, GA
With deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you be comforted by the words of Isaiah 25:8 'He will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
My condolences to the Herndon extended family. As a sophomore at Jenkins, I was tasked with raising funds for our class with a Student-Faculty Basketball Game. Tom came to the rescue by volunteering to organize the student basketball team. I've never forgotten his enthusiasm and generosity.
- Maureen Farrell Eason, Savannah, GA
I worked at the BP station in Isle of Hopefrom1994-2007 and waited on Tom when he came by the station. Always in a good mood and a pleasure to have as not only a customer, but a friend. My prayers go out to his family
- Joey Costa, Savannah, GA
My dearest Paula, Meredith and Madison, Tom and your Dad was a very dear nephew-in-law to us because he loved my special Paula and his girls. He had a kind and generous heart and touched many lives in so many special ways. Please know that you are always in my prayers and thoughts and hold such a special place in my heart. I love you all. We pray for God's peace,comfort, love and strength for you and the girls. We also pray for strength and peace for your family and Tom's family. We all love you so dearly. We love you, Gail and Greg
- Gail and Greg Jacobson, Chico, CA
Keeing Paula, Madison and Meredith in my prayers. Love you
- Roshelle Davis, Savannah, GA
Very sorry for your loss. I knew of Tom and met Tom through his brother Bob, who worked with me and coached for me at Jenkins. Proverbs 3:5-6.
- Tim Adams, Savannah, GA
I have known Tom over the years even though we were not close friends. I remember the last time I saw Tom, It was at the doctors office in the Lewis Cancer Center. I could not believe Tom was in the shape he was at that time. I know he was a fighter and how much he loved life. My condolences to his family.
- Frank G. Murray, Savannah, GA
We are thinking about your family and praying for you. The Thachers
- Jane Thacher, Savannah, GA
Bob,Diane and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming weeks.
- Claiborne and Rosemary Lewis, Savannah, GA
our prays are with you
- gene & cathy branch, savannah, GA
Dear Jan, Ricky and Bob I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful person that I'm proud to have known. Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.
- Jenny Carter, Ridgeland, SC
Dear Jan, Ricky and Bob I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful person that I'm proud to have known. Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.
- Jenny Carter, Ridgeland, SC
Such old memories of my wonderful teen years come to me with the passing of Tom,,,the times with tom,bob,John,Sammy and Margaret riding round isle of hope remind me of a happy time. We sure had fun and a lot of laughs! Over the years I would see Tom and there was always a hug,a smile and the hearty laugh. Rest in peace my old friend.
- Sandi Elliott Ambrose, Savannah, GA
Prayers with this family as you celebrate Tom's life.
- Marsha Tolbert, Savannah, GA
Sorry for your loss.
- Donna Reed, Dalton, GA
My brother Johnny and I were so fortunate that the Herndons moved two doors down from us when they first came to Savannah. Parkersburg Court, Isle of Hope, was new back then, and was an incredible place to grow up. Tom's parents brought us 4 new friends-Rick, Jan, Bob, and Tom. Tom was a little younger than us, but the friendship that we developed lasted a lifetime. I will always remember how much fun he was to be around. You had to smile when you were talking to Tom Herndon. The four of us Bob, Tom,Johnny and I, had a favorite dog in the neighborhood named 'Jerry' that we never forgot. Tom will be missed by so many people. May God help you all cope with this loss now, and forever. Greg Burch
- Greg Burch, Savannah, GA
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Sid Stokes, Anderson, SC
We didn't know Tom unfortunate for us, but we do know Jan and the love she shared with Tom. Steve and I will keep your beautiful family in our prayers for a long time. May you all find peace.
- Barbara Emberson, Douglasville, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with this family during this difficult time. Sending our love. Denny and Mary Ann
- Dennis & Mary Ann Detmer, Lawrenceburg, IN
A great man with a great family.
- Melinda, Savannah, GA
my deepest sympathies to the Herndon Family.our prayers are with him and i know he is in a better place.To his his brother BobCoach i am thinking of you and my prayers are with you as well,god Bless you
- mike cohen, savanna, GA
I only knew Tom from seeing he and his beautiful family in the Anchor service at our church. Their smiles, pleasant greetings, handshakes and togetherness always warmed my heart. I wish I had known him better. God Bless Tom and his family.
- Irma Larrimore, Savannah, GA
My heart breaks for all of you. Even though I only knew him for a short while, I could see that he was a wonderful man. I regret that I was not able to get to know him better. My thoughts are with you all as you go through this most difficult time.
- Jennifer Macha, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
