Lawrence "Larry" Herron
1934 - 2019
Obituary
Lawrence Anson (Larry) Herron died on
Friday (May 31, 2019) of Parkinson's related complications.
He was born in Norman, Oklahoma, on
Jan. 29, 1934, and was the youngest child of Forrest Herron Sr. and
Grethel Cir Froney (Van Bibber) Herron. His siblings were Lewis,
Ethyl (Miley), Forrest Jr., Irene and Marcus Herron, all now
deceased.
On Dec. 22, 1956, he was married to
Carole Ann (Sherman) and was blessed with children: Mark (Bonnie
Herron), Patricia Ghani (Aziz Ghani), Beth Leach (Randy Leach) and
Kimberly Watkins (Rob Watkins); seven grandchildren: Jonathan and
Christina Herron, Shefah AbuRumman, Mindy Whiddon, Sara Marr, and
Ryan and Megan Watkins; and five great-grandchildren: Harley, Harper
and, Harlo Whiddon, and Raelynn and Paisley Marr.
Lawrence was active duty in the U.S.
Air Force as an Airman 1/C Photographer during the Korean War. He
completed Aviation Cadet training in 1955, obtaining his pilot's
license. Lawrence attended Oklahoma University, graduating in 1959
with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. In 1962, Lawrence took a
job with NASA in flight research at Lewis Research Center.
In 1967, Lawrence was selected to
attend the Flight Test Pilot Course at Edwards AFB as a prerequisite
to employment with the Federal Aviation Authority (Administration).
Lawrence was with the FAA for 36 and a half years in various test
pilot and management positions, retiring in 1993 as Manager, Wichita
Aircraft Certification Office. Lawrence served for 21 years as a
pilot for the National Guard and the Air Force reserve. He piloted
over 40 aircraft types from fighters to transports to civilian
aircraft.
Lawrence was an Eagle Scout and
supported Scouting as an adult leader in various troop positions for
several years.
Lawrence had a strong faith in Jesus
Christ and was a committed Christian who studied the Word and worked
to be an example to others. He served in many positions at the Golden
Plains FMC along with various committees for the FMC Conference.
He is remembered as a devoted, kind and
loving husband and father and a gentle soul.
Visitation with the family will be from
6 to 8 p.m. Friday (June 7, 2019) at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home,
120 E. Broadway, Newton. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
(June 8, 2019) at the Golden Plains Free Methodist Church, 224 NW
60th, Newton, with burial after the service at the Restlawn Gardens
of Memory outside of Newton.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to the Golden Plains Free Methodist Church or to the Parkinson's
Foundation. Contributions may be sent to the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
