James Vernon Herod, 94, of Collegdale, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

James was a WWII Navy Vet, and a member of the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Roberta Herod; parents, Bradford and Martha Herod; sisters, Marie Scronne, Margaret Cunningham, Mildred Gilwreath; and brothers, Edward, Jerry, and Victor Herod.

He is survived by his children, Carolyn Shupe, Dwight (Janita) Herod, Douglas (Donna) Herod; brother, Gene Herod; sister, Ann Travis; grandchildren, Jodi Steele, Courtney Herod, Amanda Mason, Jason Herod, Lori Akins, Chris Cramer, Jeff Cramer; and 16 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 AM on Friday, March 19 at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastors Fred Fuller and Dwight Herod officiating.

Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, March 18 at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Rd.