James Herndon

Clover - MSGT. James Morrow Herndon, Jr., 73, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, March 01, 2013.


Graveside services will 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

Mr. Herndon was a retired MSGT with the US Air Force. He was a great patriot who loved his county and supported the military. He was a supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project. He will be remembered as a man who loved God, music, and his classic cars. He was a protective husband, father and grandfather.

Surviving are his wife, Marlene Slayter; two sons, Dr. Jeffrey Charles Herndon (Cindy) and James "Jimmy" Morrow Herndon III (Danielle) ; a step son, Brent Slayter; a step-daughter, Monesa Baker (Dean); 8 grandchildren, Ariana Herndon, Jacob Herndon, Tanner Herndon, Mya Herndon, Talya Herndon, Lemanda Slayter, Danielle Belknap; and Bobby Dean Baker III; an adopted granddaughter, Lauren Evans; and 5 great-grandchildren; Corbin Belknap, Raven Belknap, Alex Belknap, Oliver Belknap; and Madisyn Pelletier. He is also survived by his beloved dogs, Mollye Mae and Buddy Boy.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or Serenity Palliative & Hospice Care, 223 South Herlong Ave., Suite 110, Rock Hill, SC 29732.

Whitesell Funeral Home is serving the family.