Mr. Truman C. Herren, age 81, of the Whites Chapel Community passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his residence. Truman was born in Fayette County, Alabama on January 24, 1942 to Truman C. Sr. and Sally Sherer Herren. He attended Hubbertville School until 1958 when his family moved to Hueytown where he graduated in 1960 from Hueytown High School. Truman briefly attended the University of Alabama before joining the United States Army where he served as Chief Warrant Officer and helicopter pilot. He was later employed with the Hueytown Police Force where he served as a police officer for 15 years. He then joined the United Stated National Guard where he served many years. In his spare time, Truman enjoyed reading, keeping up with current events, farming and Alabama Football.
Mr. Herren is survived by his wife Frances Herren, children, Michael Herren (Carol), Jason Herren (Lisa), and Alison Townsend (Heath), stepchildren, Keith McDonald (Lisa), Stanley McDonald (Tina), and Amanda Tranum (Jeff Tidwell), thirteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, brother, William E. Herren (Patricia), sister, Joan Herren Armstrong (Joe), and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.
Mr. Herren was preceded in death by his parents, and a stepdaughter, Wendy Tucker.
A memorial service for Mr. Herren will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the Whites Chapel Church of Christ. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the church.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Whites Chapel Cemetery Fund at: 5121 County Rd 24 Eldridge, AL 35554; in Mr. Herren's name.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the Herren family.