Robert James Herndon

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Herndon, Robert James (Bob), 78, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015. Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2015; Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m.; Thursday, May 7, 2015, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Preceded in death by second wife, Marchieta Blank Herndon. Survived by his first wife LaNell Tate (Herndon); son, Bill Herndon; grandchildren, Matthew, Haylie, Macie, Seth Herndon. Bob spent most of his career in management in the auto industry. In recent years, he enjoyed working alongside his son, Bill, in their oil business. Bob lived life fully, loved golf, and engaged us all with great stories of the past. He was deeply proud of his son and grandchildren and attended their school and sporting events with pride. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association, 608 W. Douglas Ave., Ste. 100, Wichita, KS 67203. Downing Lahey East Mortuary.

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