John Drew "J.D." Hereford's Obituary
John Drew “J.D.” Hereford passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 in Covington, LA. He was born on May 3, 1938 in Lake Charles, LA to the late Wilburn Hereford and Lillian Mims Elliott.
J.D. was married to his beloved wife, Mary Barrow Hereford, for 55 years. He was the loving and patient father of four daughters and three son in laws, Suzy (Jon) Baldwin, Molly Spring, Mindy (Chris) Perry, and Lottie (Robert) Israel. He loved his five grandchildren, Anna Kate Spring, Mallory and Ben Baldwin, Chloe’ Perry and Ellison Israel. He was the brother of Sandi Rohrs, Lari Beth Elliott, and Rebecca Elliott. He also loved his cousins and numerous nieces and nephews.
J.D. grew up in Lake Charles, Louisiana with his grandparents, John and Margaret Mims. He graduated from LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University. He served as a diver in the United States Army. Upon returning home, he worked for Elliott Marine Divers. He later because a self-employed retail merchant, owning several businesses during his lifetime. J.D. never met a stranger and always saw the best in everyone. He was kind and giving and was always ready for a good time. He boiled the best crawfish in the world and loved watching LSU football.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Memorial Service at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 3:00 pm with visitation from 1:00 PM until service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of John Drew “J.D.” Hereford to St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com
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