Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

Obituary For Curtis Lamont Herron

Mr. Curtis Lamont Herron, 50 of Phenix City, AL passed Monday, October 18, 2021 in Phenix City, AL.

Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST Friday, October 22, 2021 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL with Minister Theotis Herron, officiating. Visitation is Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 2-5 p.m. EST.

Curtis was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on November 16, 1970. He enjoyed playing football from an early age in life and he also did “shot put” and “discus throwing” in high school in Vicenza, Italy while attending Vicenza American High School from 1986-1989. Upon returning to the United States, he attended Kendrick High School in Columbus, Georgia where he continued playing football and his team went on to win the state championship for the year of 1990. He went into the US Army immediately after High School graduation in 1990 and served his country for 10 years. Upon getting out of the US Army he relocated home to Phenix City, Alabama and began working at Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Opelika, Alabama. He moved on from that job to become an over the road driver in 2006-2008 with US Express and then transferred to Heartland Express in 2008 where he worked until the day he was called eternal home.

He was preceded in death by his mother Naomi Herron; nephew DeMarkus Herron, his grandparents Harvey L. Herron Sr. and Sarah Herron.

Curtis was the most loving and humblest person you would ever meet. He would debate the issues with you but still love on you at the same time.

Curtis leaves great memories behind to be cherish by his father, Theotis Herron (Linnie Herron) of Columbus, Georgia; his son, Curtis L. Herron, Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colorado (Kelly Hastings/grandchildren - Anthony L. Colon, Ayson A. Colon, Ayden A. Colon, Armani X. Colon of Watertown, New York), his son, Tyrone Herron (Fiance -Sarah Baily/granddaughter - Sophia Colon); his daughter, DeShene N. R. Phillips (Zachary Phillips/granddaughter - Reyna L. Phillips, granddaughter - Zaelia R. Phillips); his sister, Laura Irvin (niece - Rae’Shun Slaughter) of Phenix City, Alabama; his sister, Tammy Neal of Lawton, Oklahoma; his nephew, Tevone Herron of Lawton, Oklahoma; his niece, KeAndra Neal (great nephew Jeremiah Neal/great niece Dre’Yanna Thomas) of Lawton, Oklahoma; his nephew, KeJuan Neal of Lawton, Oklahoma; his God brother, Richard "Monty" Montgomery of Clarksville, Tennessee: his uncle, Harvey L. Herron, Jr. (Naomi Herron) of Fayetteville, North Carolina; his uncle, James Herron (Charlette Herron) of Phenix City, Alabama; Sarah Murphy (Eddie Murphy) of Fayetteville, North Carolina; Mary Turner (Corky Turner) of Huntsville, Alabama and Dannie Herron (Shontail Herron) of Fayetteville, North Carolina; aunt, Darlene Mitchell (Lawrence Mitchell, Sr.) of Birmingham, Alabama, aunt Emma Williams of Arlington, Texas. He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of family in uncles, aunts and cousins as well as many friends.

Guest Book

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My name is Willie Curleychief and I was in AIT with Curtis and we both got stationed at Camp Essayons, Uijongbu, South Korea in 1990. We were in supply together and also roommates. Curtis and I were truly close and shared a lot of craziness over there! Prayers and love going out to the family and to pops. I'm so sorry to hear of this. Curtis brightened up this world in many, many ways! I'll look for Curtis's sister in Lawton, OK as that's where I'm located. All my love, ah-ho.

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My dearest Curtis words can't express the loss I feel right now, our last conversation was a few day before I got that text that you had passed. I could believe it because we had just talked. I Love you was the last word you said to me and they will forever be in my mind. I will miss all the laughs, tears and smile that we had together. Rest easy my love. To the family stay encouraged god gained a special angel. Sincerely Toshiba Johnson

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I could write a book on our life together, the memories, the dinners, the laughs and the tears. I remember our last conversation just days before I got the test that you were no longer here. Those words will forever be in my mind. I love now, then and forever my friend. To the family stay encouraged because god gained a special angel. RIP my friend. Love always Toshiba Johnson

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My dearest Curtis, words can't express my feelings right now, you became a very special person in my life as well as the crew at Flying J in Dothan Alabama. Only you and I know how our story was suppose to end, just know you will forever live in my heart and the memories we shared , the tears we cried together will never be forgotten, I will always love you my friend. RIP my friend. Love ya Toshiba Johnson

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Curt and i served together at Carson, F co 4th avn. we deployed to Somalia as battle buddies. A shortened story for everybody. while in Somalia we would take mortar fire every so often, well they could never hit anything so myself and Curtis decided to cut some chem lights open and throw it on the volleyball court to give them a target. well we left the tent kevlar helmet and flak vest on. well i stumbled a few times spilling most of the juice on myself after the 1st time curt was laughing so i started chasing him with the intention of lighting him up with a little juice. well that didn't happen as i spilled the rest on myself. well that night we happen to receive incoming fire closest yet and immediately from a sleep hopped up got vest helmet and rifle and ran to the bunker. we'll needless to say we were in light suppression whole base went dark except one idiot running around like a human roman candle, we had good laughs recalling that one. miss you curt, rest easy warrior! your brother always, Ron.

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Love you guys. I just left the last message with the red candle. Forgot my name. Praying your strength during this time. My mom does send her condolences to you guys. She's praying for you too. Curtis always had that big smile. Shea Wolverton and family.

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To the family. Words can not express the hurt that im feeling for you guys. We've been friends since we met overseas in Italy. Those were the best times, especially when we traveled around during track season. Curtis was like my big brother. It hurts to know that you're no longer here, but I know God needed you there with him. I pray your hearts be comforted from God love and he will ease the pain. Love you all.

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That smile, can light up a room, STILL, if I were to put your picture on display in a dark room I'd never have to light a candle or turn on any sort of light. From day ONE we clicked, my dude, always blowing each other up, putting each other on a pedestal and then cracking up laughing. Talking sports, trucking, politics, religion, military, the ladies, or whatever it may be, we would talk about it, always loved when you talked about Italy and how much you loved it there, and telling me about your life experiences being a father, which you loved, being a husband, soldier, or driver which you were damn good at. You know I play pool now hoping that I'd have a partner like you to play along with, we'd stay up late almost every night playing pool, swearing that some of the players were using cheat codes to beat us, lol... playing Madden or MLB The Show. I still laugh at how we both hated a lot of today's music, laughing at how some of these cats mumble, but definitely loved a lot of the same grooves. I can go on and on and on and on, we have so many memories i'd love to share with my nephews and niece, Sis, & friends, we did create those, and memorareble conversations. You are one humble, loving, intelligent, caring, hard-working, and understanding brotha, and I'm going to miss you. Some people come into our lives and they never come close to making an impact on us or our lives, but you did that, you are more closer to me than my own blood brothers, thus why this hurts so much, just seems like we had so much more to experience in this life, it may be good-bye for now, but until we catch up again on the other side, the infamous Big Daddy Curt aka BDC... I love you, Curt

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To Laura and family, we are sorry for the loss that you,your family Raeshun and the rest of your family are going through.May the Lord touch your hearts and minds and keep you all in peace. Your family touched the lives of my niece and our family and we send heartfelt words of comfort and sympathy to yours. Sharon Thomas and family

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Bigdaddy there are no words to describe how I feel my friend who I turned to for anything isn't here with us no more 😔 the kids and I love you gonna miss our talks for sure Rip bigdaddy until we meet again

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"Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end, tit simply means I'll miss you until we meet again" I love you cousin.♥️-Tikka

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Big Curt...Love you bro you'll be surely missed and always thought of.. Keep smiling and I'll see you on the other side... Many blessings to you and your family. ✌Will

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I love you pops. Life threw some screwballs and prevented what could have been the best father/son duo ever, but I will ALWAYS have you near my heart and in my mind. Your grandsons will know how good of a man you were. I love you- Jr

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A friend will never be forgotten a prayers for him and his family you will be missed but never forgotten fly high My friend

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Biggie, you know you were more than my brother, you were my best friend. I love you infinity and beyond. 💙💜

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With our deepest, sincere, and heartfelt sympathies to the family. We pray for your strength, courage, comfort, healing, and support in the days ahead. Psalms 27:14. Wait on the LORD: Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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