Carroll D. Herring, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died on Friday, March 29, 2013. He was born on June 14, 1941, the son of the late McKinley and Lillie Herring.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy and Myrvin Herring; a sister, Gladys Puckett; brothers-in-law, Homer Shiflett and Paul Fontenot; a special niece, Janet Tunstall, whom he adored and thought of as the daughter he never had; and in-laws, Carl and Louise Shifflett, who were like second parents to Carroll.

Carroll is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judy S, Herring, who was his high school sweetheart; sons, Todd and his wife, Sherry, and Troy and his wife, Christy, all of Crozet; six adored grandchildren, Karley, Austin, Creed, Jade, Peyton and Casen Herring; his special brother, Kenny and his wife, Gladys, of Afton; three sisters, Estelle Fitzgerald of Stuarts Draft, Arlene Walton of Accokeek, Maryland, and Vernell Shiflett of Crozet; numerous special nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Carroll; and two sisters-in-law, Marie Herring and Kathy Fontenot of Crozet, Virginia.

Carroll graduated from Albemarle High School in 1961, a star baseball player. He was employed at Acme Visible Records for 39 ½ years until it's closing. He was a present employee in the Parks and Recreation Department for the County of Albemarle. He looked forward to retirement but enjoyed working with his co-workers, especially his boss, Jeremy Hughes, who he thought of as a third son, Joe Clark and Cody Sheler. Carroll also helped his son, Todd, in his landscaping business.

Carroll's passions were working outside and his garden, sharing all of his harvest with friends and neighbors throughout Crozet. But the joy of his life was watching his grandchildren play baseball as he did coaching years ago his own sons and other children from Crozet.

The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation for all the outpouring of love and support they have received.

Anyone wishing to make a contribution may do so at the Crozet Fire Department, 5652 Three Notch's Road, Crozet, VA 22932; or the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 188, Crozet, VA 22932.

Funeral services will be held at Crozet Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013, with the Reverend Sam Kellum officiating. Burial will follow at Rockgate Cemetery.

A gathering will be held immediately thereafter in the church social hall. Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com