George F. ‘Buck’ Herndon Sr.
George F. ‘Buck’ Herndon Sr., 90, of Plant City, died April 15, 2017.
He was born in Dover on Oct. 3, 1926. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II, a retired dragline operator with Amax Phosphate and a lifetime farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Herndon; children, George F. Herndon Jr., of Lake Wales, Jerry E. Herndon (Robin), of Plant City, Dwight L. Herndon (Denise), of Plant City, Janis Faye Percey (David), of Thonotosassa and Mark Bradford Herndon (Peggy), of Plant City; siblings, Doris Youngblood, of Crestview, Raymond Herndon (Alice), of Naples and Willard Herndon, of Lake City; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Elmer Herndon.
A celebration of life was held April 20, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City.
Committal followed at Springhead Cemetery, Lakeland.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
