Dr James Glen Herron

James Glen Herron “Jim” died on December 21st, 2022 in Albany, Georgia. Born on June 16, 1934 in Covington, Kentucky, he was the youngest son of Stella Kelsay Herron and Elmer E. Herron. He was A Graduate of Dixie Heights High School in Erlanger, Kentucky. He attended the University of Kentucky (Northern) for one year. In August of 1954 he enlisted in the United States Army serving in majority of his military services in Puerto Rico. In September, 1956 he enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy graduating in 1960. In December, 1961, he entered the University of Tennessee College of Medicine graduating in March of 1965. In July, 1965 he began his internship at the city of Memphis Hospitals. In July of 1966 he began his residency in internal medicine specializing in cardiology and pulmonary. Dr. Herron was pleased to have been mentored by Dr. Gene Stollerman, a world-renowned researcher in streptococcal disease. In December, 1969 he began the practice of internal medicine in Americus, GA. After practicing 31 years he retired to begin the next chapter of his life He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Benson Herron and two children: James Nathan “Nate” and his twin sons, Mitchel and Riley; and his daughters, Stephanie Ann Barimo and her children, Sophia “Sophie”, Ethan and Elizabeth “Ellie”. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Herron, Carl Herron, Ross Dean Herron and Robert Herron. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church where is served as a deacon and an elder. He served on the Americus City School Board of Education for 15 years (four of which as chairman). He joined the Americus Rotary Club in 1970 and was active until his death. He enjoyed his membership in “Wood Butchers Club” (a group formed to discuss the art of woodworking). His special interest was crafting violins (42). In his leisure time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, golfing, growing roses and reading. He was respected by his colleagues and patients as a caring physician and active member of the community. Services are to be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church in Americus, GA. Following the service, a visitation – reception will be held in the church fellowship hall. A private burial will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church Piano Fund 125 South Jackson St. Americus, Ga. 31709, the Oncology Department at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center 126 US – 280 Americus Ga, 31719 or to American Heart Association P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX, 75284-0692. To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family please visit www.aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral and Cremation Services, 612 Rees Park, is in charge of these arrangements.

Dr James Glen Herron

June 16, 1934 - December 21, 2022