Carlos E. Herren, age 96 of Clinton, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015. He was a longtime member of Clinton Church of Christ serving as an elder for many years. He was an U.S. Army veteran during WWII being discharged as a 2LT. He grew up on a farm working with his hands, plowing behind mules, raising crops and learning the nature of the animals. After his retirement from the Internal Revenue Service, he opened his own CPA office in Clinton and practiced until 2013 at the age of 94. Carlos enjoyed composing songs and poems. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a very giving person that took life seriously but not himself.
Preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Lettie Roberts Herren; wife of 66 years, Edna Herren; brothers, Charlie, Lynn, and Floyd Herren; sisters, Hassel Hancock, Hazel Randolph, Valie Chaffin, and Veila Chaffin.
Survivors:
Sister: Ruth Robinson of Baxter, TN
Brother: Ralph Herren of Baxter, TN
Son: Ronald Herren and wife Cecilia of Buda, TX
Daughter: Carla Herren of Clinton, TN
Grandchildren: Douglas Herren and wife Tara of Cibolo, TX
Michael Herren and wife Erin of Buda, TX
Great grandchildren: Lauren, Kendra and Elise Herren
Several nieces and nephews
The family will receive friends Friday, May 1st from 6-9 PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton and also Saturday, May 2nd from 11-1 PM at Clinton Church of Christ. Funeral service will begin at 1 o'clock with Richard Bentley and Garland Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. www.holleygamble.com