Kenneth Herd passed away Sunday, January 27, 2008. A service celebrating his life will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2008 in Sanders Memorial Chapel. Internment will be in Idalou Cemetery under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.

Kenneth was born on November 1, 1931 in Turkey, Texas to William Edward and Mandy Smith Herd. He enjoyed working with the public as a salesman for Dr. Pepper and Consolidated Bearing & Supply. He never met a stranger. He was an avid fan of baseball, both as a player, coach and fan. He was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kathryn and children, Judy and husband Kermit Williams of Morton, Michael and wife Maria of Texas City, and son Kevin and wife Debbie of Frisco. He is also survived by brothers William and wife Jan Angelley, Stan and wife Helga Angelley, J.R. Angelley and wife Sue of Magnolia, New Jersey.

"Papa” was a loving husband and a devoted father. He is also survived by granddaughters Kamy and husband CJ Whatley of Fabens, Ollie and husband Andy Hart of Abernathy, grandson Samuel Herd of Frisco. Papa has granddaughters Victoria Arrington of Houston and Stephanie Garcia and Jeanette Negrotto both of Texas City. He also has great grandsons Gage Whatley of Fabens, Mason Hart of Abernathy, James Negrotto and Blake Hudson of Texas City, Jacob Arrington and great granddaughter Suzanne Arrington of Houston.

He is preceded in death by granddaughter Kelli Herd; his parents and brothers: Edward, Roy, Wilbert Herd; and sisters: Catherine and Edwina.

A visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday evening 7:00-8:00 at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials to the Kelli Herd Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of any City Bank location.