Lynn, NC -- Roy Joseph Herdman, 74, of Fairlane Rd., Lynn, NC died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at his home.Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anne Wysoski Herdman. He moved to Polk County in 2001 coming from California. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Mr. Herdman retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 2000 after 38 years of service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Spartanburg, SC. He was currently employed by the Lynn, NC Post Office and the Columbus Post Office. Mr. Herdman was a member of Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic Church in Spartanburg, SC. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Hughes Herdman of the home; a son Robert Herdman (Grace) of CA; six daughters, Julia Terrell of TX, Brenda Sheldon (Denny) of CA, Michele Herdman (John) of CA, Anne Herdman of WI, Lauren Townsend (Vern) of NC and Noreen Howell of Columbus, NC. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Howell who died in l992. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2012 in the Jesus of Our Risen Savior Catholic Church, Spartanburg, SC.Memorials may be made to the Foothills Humane Society, 989 Little Mountain Road, Columbus, NC 28722.
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