James Eugene Herrick

Sumter, SC…………………………. James Eugene Herrick, age 81, beloved husband of 54 years to Karen Sophie Kessler Herrick, died on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at his home.

Mr. Herrick was born in Rome, NY, a son of the late Jack Emerson Herrick and Edna Jennings Hanna. James married the love of his life on May 15, 1970. He served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era and later retired from the Department of Defense after 20 years. He also served 10 years on the Westmoreland, New York School Board. He was a member of the Westmoreland, New York Volunteer Fire Department and Fire Police and also of the American Legion Post 15.

Surviving in addition to his wife are: One son, Brett J. Herrick and his wife Traci of Louisa, VA; One daughter, Roberta Dorothy True and her husband George of Lawrenceville, GA; Five brothers, Howard Herrick, Jeff Herrick, Greg Hanna and his wife Therese, Jeff Hanna and Mark Hanna and his wife Janet; Two sisters, Jackie Goodson and Janet Herrick; Two sisters- in-law, Arlene Occhipinti and Nancy Kessler;  a brother-in-law, Dale Kessler and his wife Lorraine Kessler; Four grandchildren, Casey Brown, Tyler, Brendin, and Addyson Herrick; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Dawn and David Summers.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bruce Hanna.

A Celebration of Life is planned for early June in Central New York.

A special thank you to the team at Fresenius Kidney Care Clinic in Sumter, SC.  

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