Rev. Prentice Herndon, age 88 of Denton, GA passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at his residence.
Brother Herndon was born on November 30, 1935 in Jeff Davis County to the late Wesley Herndon and Ruby Rollins Herndon. Mr. Herndon was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a founding member as well as the pastor of the Hazlehurst Pentecostal Church. Mr. Herndon was a Superintendent for Amoco Fabric, owner/operator of P.H. Herndon trucking, as well as a full-time pastor and Evangelist. Mr. Herndon was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mavis Ann Clance Herndon, and a sister Eloise Lynn.
Survivors include his children, Wendy (Rev. Thomas) Colter, and Tammy (Rev. Terry) Davis both of Denton. Grandchildren, Freddie (Dedria) Colter of Patterson, Heather (Joseph) Davis of Denton. Great-grandchildren, Harleigh Colter, Hannah Wooten (Ethan Warnock), Ryleigh Colter, Olivia, Isabella, and Joel Davis. Sisters, Ollene Drawdy of Mt. Vernon, Virginia (Johnny) Herrington, and Eleanor (Roger) Lightsey both of Baxley
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Hazlehurst Pentecostal Church with Rev. Robert Goodbread, and Rev. Joe Davis officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hazlehurst City Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Freddie Colter, Donnie Nash, Jr, Charles Ogletree, Andy Edge, Keith Lott, and Royce Dykes.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)
Hazlehurst Pentecostal Church
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Starts at 3:30 pm (Eastern time)
Hazlehurst City Cemetery
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