Mr. John Seal Herndon, Jr., age 81, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, December 31. 2018.  He was born on September 12, 1937 in Cairo, Georgia.  He was the son of the late John S. and Marguerite Miller Herndon, Sr.

He graduated high school in Cave Spring, GA; and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy in 1960.  He served in the United States Army Reserves.  In 1961 John married his lifelong love, Kay Herndon.  John had a 40 year career in pharmacy before retiring in 2000.  He loved his family, guns, dogs and the outdoors.

John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Kay Herndon; his children Tom Herndon (Kimmetha) of Birmingham, AL; Beth Loyd (Gary) of Thomasville GA; his sister Jean Lankford of Cedartown, GA; his grandchildren, Noah Herndon, Meg Herndon, Sam Loyd and several nieces and nephews.

In keeping with Mr. Herndon's wishes he was cremated.  A family memorial service will be held at a later time.

In lieu of flower please consider giving a donation to the First Baptist Church of Cedartown, GA Memorial Fund.

Messages of condolence can be made to the family by visiting our website and signing the online guestbook at gammagefh.com.

The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Mr. John S. Herndon, Jr.