TITLE: In memory of John Herrington of Moody.

SUMMARY: In memory of John Herrington of Moody.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the loved ones of John Herrington of Moody, who passed away on March 17, 2011, at the age of 91; and WHEREAS, Born in Rogers on August 17, 1919, to Joseph Clark and Pearl Jeanetta Herrington, Johnny Herrington was raised in Moody and continued his education at Baylor University after graduating from Moody High School in 1938; he married Laverne Christine Payne in Eddy on May 21, 1939, and the couple enjoyed a remarkable 70-year marriage and became the parents of three children, Howard, Larry, and Jeanette; and WHEREAS, Mr. Herrington served his country in the United States Army during World War II, seeing action in the Battle of the Bulge and receiving the Purple Heart; he spent much of his life in the grocery business, first as the employee of a wholesale grocer in Fort Worth, later as the owner of Herrington Grocery in Moody until his retirement in 1976, and then remaining active in that vocation as a part-time worker; he also served on the Moody City Council and was a valued participant in the Moody Lions Club and local chamber of commerce; and WHEREAS, A devoted member of the Moody Church of Christ, Mr. Herrington was a longtime congregant there and further distinguished himself as an elder, song leader, Sunday school teacher, and bookkeeper; and WHEREAS, While the death of Johnny Herrington brings immeasurable sorrow to many, he leaves behind a record of service to family, community, and country that will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John Herrington and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his sons, Howard Herrington and his wife, Phyllis, and Larry Herrington and his wife, Jerree; to his daughter, Jeanette Swearingin, and her husband, Mike; to his 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Johnny Herrington. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1304 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 28, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House