Marshel B. Herring's Obituary
Marshel B. Herring, 71, of Harrisburg, NC went to his heavenly home unexpectedly on Monday May 26, 2025.
Born on September 14, 1953, in Garrard County, KY to Ernest J. Herring (Big Apple) and Edith Neal Herring.
He was a graduate of Mercer County High School class of 1971. He met the love of his life, Dana Darland, and they married on July 28, 1973. They went on to have three beautiful children.
He worked for a manufacturing company in chemical distribution. He was a volunteer firefighter for Mercer County Fire Department with a rank of assistant Chief, in KY from 1976-1984. He then moved to Harrisburg NC and served on the Harrisburg Volunteer Fire Department from 1984 - 2000 with a rank of working up to Captain. He was a fire instructor III, and a Hazmat instructor. After retiring from his full time job he went on to further his education in Fire Science at Rowan Cabarrus Community College earning an associates degree with high honors.
Marshel is survived by his wife of almost 52 yrs, Dana, their three children, Marc Herring (Nikki), Matthew C. Herring, and Michelle Herring Putnam (Jason).
Five grandchildren, Macie Campbell Lescak (Dillion), Sydney Campbell Cantie (Spencer), Natalie J. Herring, Max Herring, and Matthew C. Steele. Four great grandchildren Aurora (AJ) J. Lescak, Salem N. Lescak, Logan M. Cantie, and Raelynn B. Cantie (arriving October 2025). Sisters Rita Ann Robinson (Rev. Gilbert), Judy G. Preston. Mother-in-law Juanita Wiley and several nephews.
Preceded in death by his father Ernest J. Herring (Big Apple), mother Edit Neal Herring, sister Cherry Dale Everly, brother George F. Herring, great grandson SJ Cantie, father-in-law Palmer Wiley, and brother-in-law Jack Preston.
Visitation will be Saturday May 31, 2025, from 1:00pm-2:30pm Service to follow at Stanly Funeral Home, 501 N. Central Ave, Locust, NC 28097 704-457-7444
In lieu of flowers monetary donations are being accepted for assistance with funeral expenses.
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