Richard Herndon Obituary

Herndon
Richard Lynn
Herndon
August 11, 1951
June 14, 2022

Richard Herndon was born to Rev. Harold and Bettye Havlik Herndon on August 11, 1951 in Woodward, Oklahoma. Richard departed this life for his heavenly home on Tuesday June 14, 2022.
Being a pastor's son, Richard went to schools in several states. He graduated high school in Ulysses, Kansas. He graduated from Southwestern State College in 1973 with a master's in music education. Richard was gifted with an amazing musical talent. He played the flute, piano, trumpet, bells, drums, and marimba. He once played a 'Silent Night' solo on the drums at church. His passion was the marimba, which he played at church until his health declined.
Richard married Jan Griffin on May 21, 1976 in Lawton, Oklahoma. To this union Richard's daughter, Erin, was born. Erin was the apple of his eye, and together they traveled extensively. Richard worked at various jobs but in 2015 he retired from Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Spring, Colorado. Richard received many awards from the Air Force throughout his career, including the award for meritorious civilian service. Richard never missed an opportunity to get in a good rib. He was loved and will be missed for his quick wit.
Richard is survived by his daughter Erin Herndon of Colorado Spring, brother David Herndon and wife Kay of Marlow, Oklahom, nephew Steven Herndon and wife Donna of Sterling, Oklahoma, niece Jamie Herndon Holt and husband Daniel of Dallas, Texas, great nephews Jarrod, Grayson, Owen and Ian and great niece Emma. He was preceded in death by his parents and great nephew Bryson Herndon.