Former State Senator Roy Herron of Dresden has died from injuries he suffered in a Jet Ski accident over the July 4th weekend. He was 69.
Herron was critically injured in the accident which occurred July 1 at Panther Bay in Stewart Co. on Kentucky Lake.
Here is a statement from Herron’s family:
“Roy Brasfield Herron, our beloved spouse, father, and sibling, died peacefully this morning at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, surrounded by loved ones.
“Roy loved his family with all his might,” his wife, Rev. Nancy Carol Miller-Herron, said. They had been married 36 years. “He passed doing what he loved most—spending time with our sons and their friends in the Tennessee outdoors where his spirit was always most free.
“Roy was defined most by the love and care he showed so many. We know his thoughts and prayers would now be with our friend, Kayla McDonald, who was also injured in the collision and who is recovering from her injuries.”
Herron was a long-time attorney and public servant, having served 26 years in the Tennessee State Senate and was a State Representative, as well. He also served as the former Chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party and was the author of books and articles which spoke on his fath.
In addition to his spouse, Herron is survived by his three sons, John, Rick, and Benjamin; his brother, Ben; and many beloved cousins, nephews, and nieces. Funeral arrangements are pending. Services are expected to be held Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Martin.
His family said cards can be sent to:
P.O. Box 5
Dresden, TN 38225
Dresden, TN 38225
or
1410 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard, Unit #30
Nashville, TN 37208
Arrangements are pending for Saturday, July 15th.
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon Lee said, “Roy Herron was a good friend to many of us. He had a heart for service and accomplished much in his life. The last time we talked he was looking forward to spending time with his family and friends at the lake. He will be missed.”