Richard Lee Herron

Richard L. Herron, age 83, of New Port Richey, Fl., died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 30, 2012, in Lakeland, Florida.

Richard was born October 21, 1928, in Emerson Township, Ithaca, Michigan, the son of Leo S. and Pearl (Sanders) Herron.  He graduated from high school in Ionia and began working for GM, from which he later retired.  During the early 1960's he was part owner of the Rainbow Lanes bowling alley.  Following his retirement Richard moved to the Turks and Caicos islands where he managed a beach front resort for several years.  

Richard thoroughly enjoyed life.  He loved bowling and golf, and watching all sports on tv.  He loved to drive his sports cars, of which he owned several. 

Richard is survived by his sons, Robert (Joans) Herron of Groveland, CA, and Dennis (Laurie) Herron of Lakeland, FL; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; his nieces, Cathy and Pearl; his nephews, Bill and Tim; and his best friend, Kipper, his yorkie. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers and sisters, Kenneth, Stuart, Maxine, and Barbara.

Funeral services will be graveside in Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI., at 1 p.m. Monday, October 8, with Pastor Cindi Greene officiating.  The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, Michigan. 

Comments

[Mark Gluff]

Fond memories will remain for those of us at Towne Square who knew him. It was always a joy to see him and Kipper driving around in his car. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all his family.

[jack colvin]

I will miss Richard...I was a pro bowler and took him to the lanes every now and then.. I lived in Indiana and only got to see him on feww occasions..I used to wash his corvette and he was such an appreciative man.. a true friend.. to bad Towne sq vills discriminated aginst him so severly.. he was upset alot of the time because he was unable to take them on... ialways made themleave him alone and chastised the Board of directors for discriminating against him and stealing his oranges...they also allowed several people to sreal his medications and break in from now and again.. I only wish I was there more often to protect him He was such a calm and generous person ..I will miss him

[Pete & Erika Muend]

Richard was a great friend, and we will miss him very much.
Our heartfelt condolences to the family.
Peter & Erika

[David & Terrie Meraglio]

Richard will be missed. He was such a nice man, and was one of the first people we met when we came to Towne Square. He was driving his white Camaro and even offered to let us drive it. He had a big heart, and we will miss our talks.
David & Terrie

[George Warga & Pauline Ettore]

We met Richard in 1995, during a visit to Towne Square Villas to see my suster Wilma (Tiny) Hanka. After my sisters dead we purchased her condo and continued our friendship with Richard. Every year when we went down Richard had a new project to share with us. He enjoyed making wine and turned his master bedroom closet into a wine cellar. It was very impressive and he enjoyed sharing a glass of wine with his visitors. He talked often of his family and how much he loved them and looked forward to his visits to see them and their visits to Florida.

[Bob & Vicki Baber]

Our fond memories are when we and our children would visit my parents who lived at Towne Square Villas from 1979 until their deaths in 1997 and 2000. Richard would always come over to my parents condo with his famous "stickey buns" for the children who are now 32, 31, and 30 years old. He was very kind and a good friend to all those who knew him.

[Schmidt Ursula and Guenther]

We miss you Richard when we to come from Germany of Florida,Ursula had always Chocolade from Germany for you. Richard sleep peaceful.Ursula and Guenther and Beatrice and Marc