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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 310
By Walley
SJR0310
006068
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Edward Gaylon Herron
of Brownsville.
WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
the passing of Edward Gaylon Herron of Brownsville; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Herron was an exemplary gentleman and consummate professional
who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for his fellow citizens in numerous
capacities; and
WHEREAS, born in Haywood County on April 15, 1958, to Danny Joe Herron and Peggy
Jean Taylor Herron, Mr. Herron served his community for over forty years with his farming and
trucking operation; and
WHEREAS, wishing to aid his fellow citizens in an even greater capacity, Mr. Herron
was a faithful board member and volunteer firefighter at the Belle Eagle District 7 Fire
Department, where his efforts maintained the safety and security of his neighbors, and while he
could, he annually volunteered his time and talent at the Brownsville Tractor Pull; and
WHEREAS, a man of refined leisure, Mr. Herron was an accomplished outdoorsman
who relished duck hunting with his uncle, the late Jerry Alan Taylor, and he had a passion for
football, listening to Haywood High School Tomcat football every Friday; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Herron married his beloved wife, Patricia, in 1979; their union was
blessed with two daughters, and the Herrons enjoyed a bucolic existence in the Bethel
community, often vacationing in the Great Smoky Mountains; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Herron was a family man of unmatched quality, and whether he was
cultivating a garden with his mother or supporting his daughters' athletic endeavors, he always
did his utmost to ensure that his tender devotion was apparent; and
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WHEREAS, preceded in death by his father, Mr. Herron is survived by his mother,
Peggy Jean Herron; his brother, Ronald "Ronnie" Wade (Doris) Herron; his wife, Patricia
Harmon Herron; his two daughters, Emily Herron (Patrick) Littlejohn and Maggie Anne Herron
(James Harris); his dear friend, Tracy Young; a multitude of nieces; two nephews; a great-niece;
many great-nephews; and his kidney donor, Elisha Poole (Jeremy) Channell, whose gift
provided Mr. Herron over twenty more years of cherished life; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Herron leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in
public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all his chosen
endeavors; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Edward Gaylon Herron,
reflecting fondly upon his impeccable character and his stalwart commitment to living the
examined life with courage and conviction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
to the family of Mr. Herron.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.