Mr. Hardin "H.S." Hereford Jr.

May 9, 1920 - November 25, 2016

Mr. Hardin Staples “H.S.” Hereford, Jr., 96, of Navasota passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Golden Creek Healthcare Center. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00am Monday, November 28, 2016 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Anderson with Rev. Clyde Larrabee officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel. Mr. Hereford was born May 9, 1920 in Bertram, Texas to Hardin and Mary Cora Caroline (Brown) Hereford, Sr. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Japan during WWII, and upon returning he married Ruth Woods. He worked for Gulf States Utilities for 33 years and was a member of the Odd Fellows fraternal organization. H.S. is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Dean Hereford Smith of Austin; son Richard Hardin Hereford of Navasota; sister Annie B. Herridge of Burnet; grandchildren Melinda Berger and Robin Winn, Sarah Dietrich and husband Darrell, and Rachel Muegge and husband Brett; great-grandchildren Madison, Hannah, Jordan and Rhen and nephew Bob Herridge. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Ruth. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.