Johnny Lang Herrin

Mr. Johnny Lang Herrin, age 76, of Blackshear, passed away Friday afternoon (2/13/26) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House 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 3 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; 3 brothers, Gerald Herrin, William Herrin, and Walter Herrin; and a daughter-in-law, Jessica Sapp.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Revels Herrin of Blackshear; 2 daughters, Kimberly Herrin of Valdosta and Calista Moore of Nahunta; 4 sons, Ralph Herrin (wife Keisha) and Johnny L. Herrin, Jr. (wife Kay), both of Valdosta, Thomas Sapp (wife Lynn) of Waycross, and Logan Sapp of Hortense; a daughter-in-law, Melissa Herrin of Valdosta;17 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; sister, Jimmie Mock (husband Charles) of Clyattville, GA; and a brother, Donald Herrin of Clyattville, GA; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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