It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charles Leonidas Herring (Kinston, North Carolina), born in Lenoir, North Carolina, who passed away on June 11, 2024, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Charles Leonidas shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Charles Leonidas farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Roscoe Herring and Rachel Herring. He is survived by : his spouse Shirley; his children, C. L. Herring (Debbie) of Greenville, NC and Becky Herring Mitchell (Tom) of Chapel Hill, NC.; and his grandchildren, Charlie Herring (Bridget) of Greenville, NC, Lauren Cole (Dylan) of Greenville, SC and Ainsley Mitchell of Wilmington, NC.. He is also survived by father, and grandfather who cared deeply about his family, friends.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 26th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Gordon Street Christian Church (118 E Gordon St, Kinston, NC 28501).

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Gordon Street Christian Church, 118 E. Gordon St. Kinston, NC 28501 or to Lenoir County SPCA, PO Box 1481, Kinston, NC 28503.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rouse Funeral Home

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118 E Gordon St, Kinston, NC 28501

June 14, 2024

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“In loving memory of Charles Leonidas Herring, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. A man of immeasurable qualities, Dr. Herring was such an inspiration in my life. His dedication to his patients was remarkable. I could go on and on about all the many good attributes he had. I truly loved him, and my heart knows how you are hurting. Remember how much he really loved his family. God will give you peace and comfort.”