Alvin Ray Herndon, Sr.

Alvin Ray Herndon, Sr., 58, of Dayton, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in Dayton, Texas. He was born April 17, 1956 in Dayton to his parents, Donald Ray and Eva Geraldine Hand Herndon. Alvin had been a longtime resident of Tarkington and had resided in Dayton for the past 20 years. He was a retired instrument fitter and worked in plant maintenance. He had a passion for motorcycles and rode as often as he could. Alvin enjoyed fishing and camping. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Service for Mr. Herndon will be Monday August 18, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Pace Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. Alvin was preceded in death by: his father, Donald Ray Herndon; son, Lucas L. Herndon; brother, Donald L. Herndon; grandson, Sevyn Herndon, granddaughter, Grace Herndon. Survivors include: his mother, Eva G. Barnes and husband, Frank of Dayton; girlfriend, Darlene Walker of Dayton; sons, Alvin “Tinker” Herndon, Jr. and wife, Daisie, Bruce Herndon and wife, Amy and Quintin Herndon; daughters, Misty Dawn Herndon and Lacy Lee Herndon; sister, Patricia Herndon; sister-in-law, Pat Herndon, 14 grandchildren, his beloved dog, numerous other relatives and friends.