Odell Herring

Odell Herring, 97, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He was born on September 16, 1922 to Esther Ola (Willis) Herring and Willie Sherwood Herring in Alfalfa, Oklahoma. He was the eldest of four children. Growing up, Odell worked on the family farm in Carnegie and thus began his love of farming. He graduated from Carnegie High School. At age 18, he enlisted in the Navy and served in the South Pacific during World War II. As a Seabee, he learned welding and after the war he worked as a welder in Seminole and Lindsay. Odell met Juanita Gray in Lindsay and they wed on April 24, 1954. Together they raised one daughter Rita Lynne and established several family businesses including Odell Herring Well Servicing, Trend Auto Supply with his brother-in-law Tommy Gray, raised Registered Shorthorn Cattle, and operated a successful farm north of Lindsay. Another interest was raising and racing thoroughbred and quarter horses. Odell was a member of Criner Baptist Church. He was a Master Mason and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite. Odell was preceded in death by his wife Juanita, his parents, brother Dale Herring and wife Bobbie of Lindsay, brother Billie Herring of Wichita, KS, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Tommy and Lou Gray. Odell is survived by his daughter Rita Herring of Blanchard, sister Marie Parkinson of Jensen Beach, FL, numerous nieces and nephews, and special friend Ardith Stinnett. Odell appreciated and loved his family and friends. Special thanks to those coming to his aid in his time of need including Wesley and Janet Arter, Joe Hofer, Dan Hofer, Brent Pugh, Carla Henry, Tony Blevins, and countless other friends. Special thanks as well to all of the wonderful caregivers who stayed with him. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Odell’s honor may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th ST., Oklahoma City, OK 73104, or to a charity of your choice. A service to honor the life of Odell is set to begin at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church in Lindsay, Oklahoma. He will be laid to rest at Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of Scott and Angel Wilbourn of Boydston-Wilbourn Funeral Home in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.boydstonfuneralhome.com To send a flower arrangement to the family of Odell Herring, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

Odell Herring

September 16, 1922 - February 26, 2020

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