Donald Lee Herron

Donald Lee Herron, age 65, of Fairview Community in Demorest, Georgia passed away on October 20, 2023.

Mr. Herron was born on January 10, 1958 in Swain County, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his father, Wilburn Odell Herron; sister, Sue Chastain; and brother, Clayton Herron. He leaves behind his mother, Matilda Jane Herron; son, Nathaniel Herron; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Jeremy Osborne; and sisters, Mildred Ramey, Jean Hilderhoff, Judy Brown, and Carolyn Whitworth.

Mr. Herron goes home as the victor of a 34-year war with cancer. In November 1989, his oncologists gave him a terminal deadline of three months. Every day since that day has been a battle won. As a Christian, Mr. Herron believed he is eternally healed through his faith in Jesus Christ.

Throughout his life, Mr. Herron worked hard across a range of professions, including farming, construction, real estate, and rock masonry. He loved to hunt and fish and to spend time with friends and family by the Chattahoochee River. His greatest passion and accomplishment in life was that of a father.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel.

Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Rev. Terry Rice officiating.

Following his wishes, Mr. Herron will be cremated and his ashes returned to the woods and land he loved. His wishes are for everyone who loved him to remember him in their own way, but not to dwell on his passing too long. His prayer for all those who loved him was always, “May the spirits be with you as you ride the wings of angels.”

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial funds be sent in his honor to The Museum of the Cherokee People as he was a life-long advocate of indigenous rights and had close ties to the Qualla tribe of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.