ObituaryRaymond Claudies Herring an Atoka, OK resident was born January 22, 1933 to Ervin Claudies Herring and Amanda Francis (Ashley) Herring, in Seminole, OK. Raymond passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013 in Dension, TX. He went to Seminole and later graduated from Atoka High School in 1952. Raymond was a rancher and farmer. Raymond proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He married Arzina Faye (Orum) in Wichita Falls, TX. on April 18, 1956. Raymond was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler and checking on his cattle. Ranching was his passion. Raymond is survived by his wife, Faye Herring of Blackjack, OK.; sons, Jerry Herring of Blackjack, OK., Shriver Herring and wife Tammy of Blackjack, OK. ,James Herring and wife Denna of Bentley, OK., Clifford Herring of Blackjack, OK.; grandchildren, Shane Herring of Blackjack, OK., Mandy Brewer and husband Michael of Lawton, OK., Monica Haggard and husband B.J. of Blackjack, OK., Mallory Herring of Blackjack, OK., Landon Herring of Blackjack, OK., Stephanie Head and husband Terry of Harmony, OK., Levi Herring of Bentley, OK., Lacey Herring of Bentley, OK., Dalton Herring of Camp Pendleton, CA., Asa Herring of Bentley, OK., Leila Herring of Bentley, OK., Shelby Herring of Blackjack, OK., Stetson Herring of Blackjack, OK.;8 great grandchildren; along with other relatives and dear friends.Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Amanda Francis (Ashley) Herring and brothers, Carl Rose and Shriver Rose. ****************************************************************************** DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Saturday, February 16th, 2013 PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Atoka, Oklahoma OFFICIATING: Bro. Arvel Hall INTERMENT: New Zion, Tushka, Oklahoma CASKETBEARERS: Asa Herring, Dalton Herring, Levi Herring, Shane Herring, Michael Brewer, B.J. Haggard HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Buddy Durbin, Mason Mungle, Red Eldridge, Jim Adams, Larry Begley CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNS@ATOKA.NET. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE VISITION FRIDAY 6-8PM SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK