Herrin
Johnny Lang Herrin, 76, of Blackshear, passed away Friday afternoon, February 13, 2026, at Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, following an extended illness.
Born July 29, 1949, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, he was a son of the late Walter and Hazel Dixon Herrin. He lived most of his life in Valdosta and retired after 42 years as a long-distance truck driver for Brannon Trucking Company. He had lived in Pierce County for the past three years and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Herrin; a son, Timothy Herrin; three brothers, Gerald Herrin, William Herrin and Walter Herrin and a daughter-in-law, Jessica Sapp.
Survivors include his, Blackshear; two daughters, Kimberly Herrin, Valdosta and Calista Moore, Nahunta; four sons, Ralph Herrin (wife Keisha) and Johnny L. Herrin Jr. (wife Kay), both of Valdosta, Thomas Sapp (wife Lynn), Waycross and Logan Sapp, Hortense; a daughter-inlaw, Melissa Herrin, Valdosta; 17 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; sister, Jimmie Mock (husband Charles), Clyattville; a brother, Donald Herrin, Clyattville and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear was in charge of arrangements.
