Walter Rex “Ricky” Herring, Jr., 56, of Kinston passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare.

“Ricky” was preceded in death by his father, Walter Rex Herring, Sr.; grandparents, David and Essie Peyton; stepdad, Milton Grant; uncle, David Earl “Pork Chop” Peyton, Sr.; and aunt, Brenda Harper.

Left to cherish “Ricky’s” memory is his mother, Linda Grant of the home; his sons, Walter Rex “Ricky” Herring, III and Keith Leon Herring; his sister, Anita Herring Conklin of Kinston; his brother, David Vance Herring and wife Missy of Kinston; his nieces, Rinna and Reece Conklin; and his nephew, Peyton Herring.

The family wishes to offer a heartfelt thank you to special Nurses, Jodi and Elizabeth. 

A memorial service will be held at the home, 2511 Everett Drive, Kinston, NC 28504 on 

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with Evangelist Sue Holder officiating.