Ralph L. Herring
Ralph Levering Herring, 83, of Winchester, Virginia, died Friday, April 12, 2013, in Winchester Medical Center.
Mr. Herring was born in 1929, in Clear Brook, Virginia, the son of the late Joseph and Erma Herring. He started, owned and operated Herring Electric Company for 25 years. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy.
Ralph married Beverly Drake on November 24, 1984, in Reston, Virginia.
His first wife, Ruth Herring, preceded him in death on October 6, 1983.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Beverly, are a son, Steve Herring and wife, Jacki, of Chantilly, Virginia; a step-son, Robert Shull and wife, Leisa, of Herndon, Virginia; two step-daughters, Susan Hickman and husband, Dave, of Berryville, Virginia and Linda Heater and husband, John, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; seventeen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and sister, Irene Bain of Bunker Hill, West Virginia.
He is preceded in death by a sister, Louise Kesner, and six brothers, Paul, Earl, Owen, Ray, Melvin, and Granville Herring.
The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Omps, South Chapel, 1260 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA 22602.
A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday morning at 11:00 AM at Omps, South Chapel, with Pastor Robert Shull officiating. Entombment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Bible Church, Missions Fund, 3217 Middle Road, Winchester, VA 22602.