Ms. Harriet Herring, formerly of Kinston, was the apple of her father’s eye and she felt the very same about him. A devoted daughter, she saw first-hand her father’s generosity to others. William I. Herring, Sr. is described by a friend, as “a model for fair dealing in business, for building and sustaining his community, and for his quiet support for those in need.” These are lessons he taught his children.